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.
was dialling
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past progressiveof dial.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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His appointment as foreign minister last December was seen by some as a sign that Beijing was dialling down its aggressive image by sending more even-tempered figures to the frontlines of its diplomatic corps.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2023
David Riley, chief investment strategist at BlueBay Asset Management, said the mistake after the financial crisis was dialling back fiscal support too soon, leaving central banks to carry the burden of bolstering economies.
From Reuters ● Jul. 1, 2021
