dipped

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A separate government report earlier this week showed the rate of layoffs had dipped in April to 1.1%, slightly above an all-time low of 0.9% in the middle of 2024.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Mr. Rock’s funny and insightful bit came to mind as I read last month’s jobs report, which showed that the share of American men in the labor force has dipped to record lows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I dipped in and out, savoring scenes, reflecting on them, occasionally shedding a tear.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Overall, new car sales in China dipped about 7% in the first quarter, according to data tracked by Citi analyst Jeff Chung.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

It swam to the surface and dipped its mouth above the waterline.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young