21.   For many folks, wading into investment waters for the first time means dipping their toes into the world of mutual funds.

22.   Goldman has already dipped its toes in Internet waters.

23.   Homeowners and designers are dipping their toes into the seamless, plush pile of broadloom and finding overlooked virtues.

24.   In contrast many younger exiles are fascinated by Cuba, curious to visit it, and ready to dip their toes into many a forbidden venture.

25.   Investors have resumed dipping their toes into the market for initial public offerings.

26.   It had been two decades since Rodrianne Croisdale dipped her toes in the ocean.

27.   Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, however, have dipped their toes into multicompany ventures.

28.   McGwire cannot wait to dip his toes in the Pacific.

29.   Meanwhile, the Other Woman, too, is dipping her toe into the river of public virtue.

30.   No doubt most came hoping to step into an anticipated fantasy of Paestum, Pompeii and Capri, or to dip their toes into blue waters.