dial
noun
a plate, disk, face, or other surface containing markings or figures upon which the time of day is indicated by hands, pointers, or shadows, as of a clock or sundial.
had dialled
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past perfectof dial.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The BBC understands that one of the men had dialled 999 himself, about an hour before a local farmer alerted police to a "large group" of masked men near the vehicles.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Burnham's comments come after it emerged that one of the five men had dialled 999 himself before the group were arrested.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Mr Pistorius said the call had been leaked as a participant had dialled in via an insecure line.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2024
By mid-morning, Larraine had dialled all the nonprofit, city, and state agencies she could think of.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 12, 2017
In addition, the policeman who arrived at the scene after the concierge at the Dakota had dialled 911 gives a compelling account of his confusion on arrival.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 5, 2010
