low tone

Example Sentences

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He brought silken “descending dove” tone to his solo playing, but at low tone becoming more a voice from afar than soloist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

"I've never heard her speak like this. It was very, very desperate, very low tone of voice. She may very well have been trying to be quiet, not to make noise."

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

“She speaks in a low tone of voice like she’s very saddened, she barely smiles,” said Ms. Tross Morris.

From New York Times • May 2, 2022

Indeed, with a drawn face and low tone, Carroll said as much on another gloomy Sunday for the Seahawks.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2021

“That is Princess Dragomiroff,” said M. Bouc in a low tone.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie