dip into

Example Sentences

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The movie purports to dip into the deep well of Shakespearean magnificence but emerges only with a ladle full of greasy schmaltz.

From The Wall Street Journal

With it now trading below that level, they may be hesitant to dip into their pockets again, especially if they borrowed money to buy it and are now facing margin calls.

From Barron's

It's thought France will dip into its own budget contributions for Kyiv, as well as look as joint EU borrowing mechanisms to help pay for the deal.

From BBC

Residents report bears rummaging through trash, raiding chicken coops and—like any good Southern Californian—dipping into backyard pools.

From The Wall Street Journal

She dipped into her savings for the last grocery trip and bought enough to make meals she could sell to construction workers to earn a few extra dollars.

From Los Angeles Times