dial

Example Sentences

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Lorne Michaels doubtless has her on speed dial.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Faced with a chilly house, some users might then dial up the power on their heat pump - but if you do that, much of the efficiency advantage fritters away, he says.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

He says that retirement fund managers will start small, and dial allocations to private assets up or down, over the next five to 15 years.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

While Moscow could do much more to turn the dial up on its assistance, its current aid plays an important, albeit limited, role in helping Iran’s war effort, said Lamson.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

He turned the sphere’s control dial, and it whirred into action.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan