dial

Example Sentences

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So, while the country looks formidable on the outside, people inside China are being forced to dial back their expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

"I do, and I think a great place to start to dial that back would be to have a conversation with your husband about it."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 2, 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

When we made it to my locker, I twirled the dial on the lock.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence