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Observer missions called for parties to tone down inflammatory statements as the votes cast on Thursday were tallied, and some teams extended their deployment because of the tensions.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

Most of these miniatures and tone poems were inspired by Hopkins’ childhood — his parents, his hometown, the day the circus came.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Dogs normally interpret people using many signals at once, including facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and scent.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026

The tone of these articles differs markedly from Grossman’s war reporting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

She softened her tone and added, “You’re a big girl now. Go ahead, I’ll watch you.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

It's a lot of reflection for someone so young, and includes experimental tones which add a different layer to his usual soft singing voice.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

"Not a single blow is random," he explains as a trio of craftsmen land expert strikes that create the darker more complex tones so prized by jazz drummers.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

After Valkyrae asks whether his answer was a spoiler, Lacy seemingly tones down his enthusiasm for the character.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

This can make sunscreen formulas less stable and cause the particles to scatter visible light, producing the white or gray residue that is especially noticeable on darker skin tones.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

Different ratios gave different tones that could soothe or disturb.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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

He toned down his vitriol because he wanted me to still feel comfortable and welcome to stay.

From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026

The practice proposes something more rare than perfectly toned arms: un-jangled nervous systems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

Carlson invited Fuentes to his studio last October for a mostly friendly chat in which Fuentes toned down his more extreme views.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

He toned the show down some, but the subject matter was the same.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

Done safely, Reformer Pilates can bring significant benefits, including improved posture, increased flexibility, and full-body muscle toning.

From BBC ● May 4, 2026

Still, a generation of young Chinese raised on expectations of ever-increasing prosperity is quietly protesting by toning down their career ambitions and tuning out government calls to sacrifice for the national good.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026

On Saturday, after the report by The Times was published online, City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez issued a statement about the toning down of the after-action report.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024

A walk, too, that hinted at excess, as though it spoke of something in need of toning down.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie