dip into

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That would make Brits more reluctant to dip into their pockets to buy stocks, even though there’s plenty of dry powder—the household savings ratio stood at 9.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

For a little extra flair toast some baguette wedges to dip into the savory mixture.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

For the Nerones, who will have to dip into retirement funds to cover their rebuilding costs, that’s an inevitable change, whoever builds the homes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

What you want to avoid: having to dip into your investments in five to seven years during a down market.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Several times a day, the guerrillas would stop to rest, and dip into a dirty cloth bag holding cooked rice mixed with some kind of fish or meat.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge