dial

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Fleetwood tuned up his short game with a hole-in-one which made the patrons roar, with American trio Justin Thomas, Wyndham Clark and Keegan Bradley also carding aces to dial up the entertainment factor.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Her mom, Paula James-Martinez, had to explain what a dial tone was.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

However, the market’s more attractive valuations lately have hinged on Wall Street’s unwillingness to dial back earnings expectations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Lorne Michaels doubtless has her on speed dial.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

I wanted to call Walter, but I couldn't figure out how to dial him from Sweden.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson