take a dip

Example Sentences

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It was the last hour of the last day of Peter Smith's holiday in Tobago when he decided to take a dip in the sea.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Of course, they can sell shares or funds to raise capital, but the assurance of quarterly payouts helps investors get over the fear of being forced to sell when shares take a dip.

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

Donald Trump is never too busy to take a dip in the most vile corners of the internet.

From Salon • Sep. 11, 2024

Still, it is reasonable to take a dip in educational performance seriously.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2023

I said, “Yes, sir. But maybe you should take him down to the river, Mr. Leroy, and maybe you should take a dip too, you’re sweating just as much as Jingle Boy!”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis