Example Sentences

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In recent years though, the communist authorities in Vietnam have dialled down the anti-Chinese rhetoric, and worked hard to build closer relations with Beijing.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Investors have dialled down wagers on a policy shift, opening a window of calm that ironically affords governor Ueda a chance to move quickly.

From Reuters • Apr. 28, 2023

Markets are nevertheless doubting the ECB's resolve and have dialled back bets on the size of Thursday's move and subsequent rate hikes.

From Reuters • Mar. 15, 2023

Futures markets have dialled back the more extreme pricing for how high policy interest rates may have to go next year to rein in inflation.

From Reuters • Oct. 4, 2022

Hitting steel operations, real estate developers have dialled back investment in projects to conserve cash in a sector squeezed by tighter borrowing regulations that have engulfed indebted companies, most notably China Evergrande Group.

From Reuters • Dec. 19, 2021