dial

Example Sentences

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So, what could really move the dial economically, in terms of EU relations?

From BBC • May 11, 2026

So Wall Street had plenty of time to dial down its profit estimates.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Energy executives and Wall Street investors believe American companies won’t dial up output in earnest in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

"I think a great place to start to dial that back would be to have a conversation with your husband about it," he added, addressing the first lady.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“Here, let me dial it for you,” she said, picking up the receiver.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez