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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a dial on the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific dial that is part of a device or instrument, often in contexts related to settings or measurements.
Example: "To adjust the temperature, simply turn the dial on the oven."
Alternatives: "a knob on the" or "a gauge on the".
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The optional all-wheel-drive system is controlled by a dial on the center console.
A dial on the generator lets him adjust it any way he wants.
A dial on the edge of the tub controls volume and equalizer settings.
Main Outcome Measure: The amount of rotation was measured and recorded by a dial on the back of the device.
It's a gorgeous little item, with a rectangular face, curved edges, and a dial on the side that you can turn to zoom or scroll the watch's display.
In it, you could see the sun and the moon moving around on pointers, and a dial on the back predicted eclipses.
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A dial on one of the ears lets me adjust the volume, and while a cord protrudes from each earpiece (there will be one on the final version of the Glyph), they're not in the way.
A foot ferry runs from East Mersea to Point Clear and Brightlingsea on the other side of the Colne estuary, including a scheduled service in the summer and a dial-on-demand service in the spring and autumn.
There is a dial on Chartbeat's homepage which shows the total number of realtime visitors.
But at least you have real physical controls, including a control knob on the top back, a mode dial on the top front and a Quick dial next to the lens.
Instead of changing gears with a lever, there is a large dial on the dash.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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