Example Sentences
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Asian stocks gained Wednesday as markets dialed back U.S. rate-hike expectations following an unexpectedly upbeat inflation print.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Traders have since dialed back expectations of a rate hike after U.S. inflation readings came in softer than expected.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
After my knees were nearly buckled by a series of shooting pains behind my eyeballs, I dialed again and got a friendly voice that said:
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Then, hoping to avoid any urgent diaper events, I ducked into the next room and dialed up the president.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
He was dialed into the day-to-day demands of his life, but at the same time, especially at night, his thoughts seemed to roam a much wider plane.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
