dial

Example Sentences

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Lorne Michaels doubtless has her on speed dial.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

They want to impose compulsory physical attendance and voting, doing away with the current "hybrid" arrangement dating from the pandemic which lets members dial in remotely.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

Expectations of a longer-lasting increase in energy prices prompted investors this week to dial back expectations around Fed cuts this year, and longer-term interest rates rose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

She stooped to read the dial of her watch by the radio’s light.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick