trickle
verb (used without object)
to flow or fall by drops, or in a small, gentle stream.
have been trickling
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present perfect progressiveof trickle.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Voters have been trickling into locations around Milwaukee slowly and steadily.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024
Since then, more complaints have been trickling in, with the latest filed last week.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 17, 2023
Since then, more complaints have been trickling in, with the latest filed earlier this week.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
A default could come sooner than expected because tax revenues have been trickling into the government’s coffers this spring.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2023
Guerby's family is among hundreds who have been trickling into the city opposite San Diego this month, according to new arrivals and operators of migrant shelters.
From Reuters ● Sep. 30, 2021
