dial

Example Sentences

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"We can think of HELZ2 as a kind of dial between the liver and the bloodstream," Dr. Zhang said.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Storyland chief creative officer Mel McGowan says designers have gotten used to Bargatze’s requests to dial back his presence in the attractions they’re creating.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

Wait until Iran hears about this; he snatched the vidphone receiver, started to dial.

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