Example Sentences

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On the Turkish side of the Kapikoy-Razi border crossing, groups of travellers with large suitcases and children clutching teddy bears were trickling through the security checkpoint to seek shelter.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

At the re-opened Siam Paragon mall on a typically gridlocked Bangkok thoroughfare, crowds were trickling back.

From Reuters • Oct. 4, 2023

Results were trickling in from Calvert, Dorchester, Garrett, Queen Anne’s, Somerset and Worcester counties, according to the state website.

From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2022

Contributions were trickling in slowly and there was little hope in sight.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2022

Already the other horses, War Admiral included, were trickling to the paddock.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand