1.   Andersen acknowledged that sales of ties in America already had dipped from earlier this decade.

2.   A cool front had dipped down from the northern plains, bringing with it a badly needed rain.

3.   But residential sales routinely dip from October to November as the weather cools and the holidays draw near.

4.   Early Friday afternoon, a funnel cloud dipped down from the base of a severe thunderstorm over southeastern Atlantic County in New Jersey.

5.   He switches stances, from orthodox to southpaw, ducks punches by leaning back and dipping from side to side.

6.   His voice can dip from a reedy, brittle falsetto filled with a childlike wonder and longing, into a deep feral growl.

7.   Lights pierce the inky darkness, and the nose of a chopper dips down from the rafters, its blades whirring.

8.   On the stage, branches powdered with imitation snow dipped from the proscenium.

9.   Pulp and paper prices have also dipped from five-year highs, an indication, traders say, that mills may slow their lumber production.

10.   Some of the prettiest styles were layered chiffon dresses in peach, yellow and green with skirts that dipped from the knee in front to the floor in back.