in low tones
Example Sentences
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Measured and deliberate, the film avoids grandstanding, speaking in low tones where another movie might shout.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022
Throughout the day, Garland spoke in low tones, with a slight rasp to his voice.
From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2021
Said in low tones, it is a small hut or hiding place.
From Economist • Feb. 1, 2018
She’d gone to Harvard and worked on Wall Street, but, she confided in me in low tones, “I always wanted to be a mom.”
From Slate • May 29, 2013
My gaze goes to Madoc, but he is on the steps, speaking in low tones to one of his commanders, a troll who has eaten at our table, has teased Oak and made him laugh.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
