dip into

Example Sentences

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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

Avoid having to dip into investments during a down market, especially in the early years of retirement.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The Bank points out that some people can use less energy, or they can dip into savings to pay higher bills.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Oracle has had to dip into financing markets, including a $25 billion February debt sale that followed an $18 billion in September offerings.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

We often dip into it, and the tough ham sausages, the tins of liver sausages, the conserves, the boxes of cigarettes rejoice our hearts.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque