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But executives had softened their tone by mid-September and went further to acknowledge the leverage that its unionized workers hold.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Some 59 words that could be replaced by a picture of a reversing light – the tone and language completely different from Burnham's to me on camera.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Painful memories force her to confront first her own choices, then personal grief and finally, the family secrets that provide the novel’s distinctly elegiac and holistic tone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

But he then struck a more conciliatory tone, promising a rigorous environmental study and telling Lamu residents: "Your rights will be protected. Your voice will be heard."

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

The next thing Jonah heard was a dial tone.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

In one experiment, participants heard six short alarm melodies played with either conventional electronic tones or a more musical, xylophone-like sound.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

We sat just a few feet from him, as he conversed with his legal team in hushed tones and spoke to the judge purely to confirm details like his name and age.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

He gives off Boy Scout vibes with his earnest tones and short haircut.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026

Research is ongoing, but many papers have sought to analyze not only the different pitches and tones of the meow, but also how good we — humans, that is — are at understanding them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

“You forget yourself, to speak in such tones to a dragon.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

He has hinted the dot plot could be toned down or eventually shelved, but it’s unclear if he has enough support inside the Fed to take such a step.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Wearing a life vest that showcased his toned arms, Macron cut a sporty figure as he vacationed at the Bregancon Fort, the presidential retreat, during France's August summer break.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

While Beijing is a long-standing promoter of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, echoing international calls for North Korea's disarmament, it has significantly toned down this position in recent years.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

While the film adaptation’s political themes are toned down, the original musical focused on the dark atmosphere of the Nazi annexation of Austria and the Von Trapp family’s struggle for freedom.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026

Her usual sparkle was toned way down, and she said “Yes’m” and “No’m” to his mother just as though she were aware of Mrs. Aaron’s dread of disrespect.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

Which is an argument for toning down the trash talk in online group chats where you can’t read expressions or read the room.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

Dr Barrett explains that physiotherapy can help by "toning up and strengthening the key muscles which hold the skeleton together".

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

All three studios incorporate elements of strength training, stretching and toning using bands and weights as well.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2025

Backgrounds should not be digitally blurred or eliminated by burning down or by aggressive toning.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024

“Nope. Sure doesn’t. It looks like Majidi has lots of time to work on toning his quads.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan