drib
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of drib
First recorded in 1720–30; back formation from driblet
Example Sentences
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Information is arriving "in dribs and drabs from motorbike couriers circulating the region", making it difficult to establish an accurate toll, a humanitarian source told AFP.
From Barron's
But the releases have taken place in dribs and drabs.
From Barron's
I only heard dribs and drabs from gossips around town.
From Literature
"The news came through in dribs and drabs," Ms Norris said.
From BBC
In a speech to the European Parliament Tuesday, he pointed to export licences "issued in dribs and drabs" and said deliveries were falling behind schedule.
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