dial back
Example Sentences
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The UK's armed forces will have to "dial back" training and operations if they do not receive more cash than is currently being offered, the chief of the defence staff has warned.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
An OpenAI spokesperson said the company is giving priority to growth over profits, and could dial back spending on training but expects a strong return on investment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The cooling spell will allow March to go out like a lamb, but the heat will quickly dial back up.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Yields on short-dated Treasury notes have shot higher as investors dial back expectations for more Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts in 2026.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
Furious with himself, Harry spun his speed dial back to normal as play resumed.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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