dial

Example Sentences

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When you leave the house, dial it even higher and cool the home only when you return.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

If you are going do something physical outdoors, dial it down, pace yourself and stick to times of the day when it is cooler, such as the very early morning or late evening, experts advise.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

A small plaque lists a phone number and urges visitors to dial it “if you notice damage or vandalism to this mural.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

A lot of what we own are companies that have the pricing power to turn the dial.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The announcer urges German listeners to find others to tune in and reminds them to turn the dial so that they won't give themselves away, if caught.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti