In medical terminology, the prefix di- is used as an alternative form of dia- before a vowel.

When the police sirens drew near, the partygoers di di mau into the alleys.

The doctor wrote in dies on the prescription to indicate the medication should be taken daily.

The DIs at the academy emphasized discipline during every training exercise.

The dIs were carefully catalogued by the researchers.

Man, dis burger tastes amazing — I want another one.

Yo, dis pizza is fire — you gotta try it.

Dis gathered in the courtyard to celebrate their childhood friend.

Dis stepped from the shadowed cavern to judge the souls brave enough to enter his realm.

He dies in the final chapter, surprising all the readers.