trickle
verb (used without object)
to flow or fall by drops, or in a small, gentle stream.
was trickling
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past progressiveof trickle.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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But water was trickling through holes in the heavily damaged roof.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said that humanitarian aid was trickling into Gaza but the volume needed to be increased significantly.
From Reuters ● Oct. 30, 2023
A steady stream of patients was trickling in for the new shot, but Valencia said she had no interest in joining them.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2022
Our income was trickling in unreliably from temporary gigs as independent contractors.
From New York Times ● Dec. 7, 2019
Then he realized a steady stream of dirt was trickling from Antinous’s scalp, spilling over his shoulders.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
