How to Use speed dial in a Sentence

speed dial

noun
  • On his third team in three years, Wentz should keep the movers on speed dial.
    — Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Stallcop reached for her desk phone and hit a number on speed dial.
    — Author: Richard Read, Anchorage Daily News, 26 July 2021
  • Lorne Michaels doubtless has her on speed dial.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
  • But in the meantime, those board members should keep their lawyers — and bankers — on speed dial.
    — Matthew Zifrony, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2024
  • And right now, the Pistons have the Knicks on speed dial.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • That’s why Pizza Hut often ends up on speed dial this time of year.
    — Rebecca Norris, Country Living, 24 Dec. 2022
  • Come to think of it, college presidents may want to have their attorneys on speed dial.
    — Frederick Hess, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In the Old Testament, prophets seem to be on speed dial to Zion.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 20 Jan. 2024
  • This mountain ashram was the main draw for my husband, while its proximity to the slopes had me on speed dial.
    — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
  • Doesn’t someone have Joe the Balloon Guy on speed dial?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Pull out the duct tape, gas up the taxi squad and keep Triple-A El Paso on speed dial.
    — Bryce Miller Columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2021
  • San Francisco might want to keep free agent Robbie Gould on speed dial.
    — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Its high-performance motor and easy-to-use variable speed dial will blend smoothies in seconds.
    — Lizzy Briskin, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021
  • Luckily, Robb Report has a roster of such world-class pros on speed dial.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Luckily, Robb Report has a roster of such world-class pros on speed dial.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Luckily, Robb Report has a roster of such world-class pros on speed dial.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Luckily, Robb Report has a roster of such world-class pros on speed dial.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Luckily, Robb Report has a roster of such world-class pros on speed dial.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The best thing states and counties can do, Becker said, is have election attorneys on speed dial.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • So much for the old way of doing business with City Hall, when bigwigs had the mayor on speed dial.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2023
  • To barely lead, thanks to the Morgan goal at the wire before halftime, kept the win-loss drama on speed dial.
    — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2022
  • When evil needs public relations, evil has Burson-Marsteller on speed dial.
    — Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2020
  • It isn't intended for things like hot soup or nut butters, but its speed dial is ideal for blending things like smoothies, dips, and juices.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 4 Jan. 2023
  • There are also speed dial and history options under a Calls menu in the Teams app.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Her phone is never quiet — everyone in West Dallas seems to have her on speed dial.
    — Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News, 1 May 2020
  • Candice Forness's name was first passed to me by a stylish friend who always has the answer to everything on speed dial.
    — Kate Branch, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2018
  • The attorney on speed dial function is in the early stages of development and will include fees for users.
    — Anna Douglas, charlotteobserver, 20 Feb. 2018
  • The current state of the market underscores the value of having a good charter broker on speed dial.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
  • But if any other games get canceled, San Diego Christian will remain on speed dial.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2020
  • Perhaps hire that anger management specialist, but keep Jo Frost on speed dial—just in case.
    — Remy Blumenfeld, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2024

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