dip into

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Williams, a retired civil servant who is undergoing cancer treatment, considers her pension to be "fairly decent," but as the US cost of living has risen, she has had to dip into her savings.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

This saw the capsule dip into the upper atmosphere, briefly climb again, then plunge back in so as to best cope with the heat, G-forces and splashdown accuracy needed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Wander through Sundance Square, dip into a bar or two if that’s your thing, and don’t be surprised if your trip ends up feeling packed — in the best way — even midweek.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Oxford also doesn’t expect much of hit to consumer spending, as it anticipates households to dip into savings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He also owned a book that told the stories of all the great operas, which he’d dip into from time to time.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady