dribble
verb (used without object)
to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.
was dribbling
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past progressiveof dribble.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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There I was, dribbling basketballs like a Globetrotter, diving through inter-dimensional portals, riding on the back of a galloping dinosaur in an explosive train heist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Dennis Schroder had just picked up the dangerous Stephen Curry near halfcourt, the Lakers guard’s eyes glued on the basketball the Warriors guard was dribbling.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2023
Sasser was dribbling between the conference logo and the 3-point line when his right foot appeared to slip, throwing him off-balance before his left foot slipped as well, sending him into an awkward split.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2023
“In my three JV games, I was dribbling, passing, shooting. In varsity games, I’d catch it, take one dribble, pass it and run away.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 9, 2023
Sauce was dribbling out of the end of the taco and onto her hand.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
