The flow of press releases that had already slowed to a steady trickle is now more drip ... drip.

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But limited as it may be, the malware continues a steady trickle of new cybercriminal exploits targeting Android.

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There has been a steady trickle of embarrassing, prominent cases.

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In 1997, aged 32, she moved back to Beijing from New York, joining a steady trickle of returnees (the Chinese call them hai gui or sea-turtles): young, western-educated professionals keen to apply their new skills in their own country, and to get rich.

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But in just four short years, the slow trickle of backpackers has turned into a steady stream of adventure travellers eager to experience the spectacular trail for themselves.

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