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

Metals executives say nickel miners there, who get most of their sulfur from the Middle East, have started to dial back production of the metal that is used to make electric-vehicle batteries and stainless steel.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

North East voters in this election said they felt someone different deserved a chance to move the dial.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

So Wall Street had plenty of time to dial down its profit estimates.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

He got up from the couch and found his mother about to dial another number on her phone.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro