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tone

[tohn] / toʊn /






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Her bowed tones flow like a violinist’s, her plucked solos sometimes bite like a bebop trumpet.

From The Wall Street Journal

If the album does in fact represent a rebirth, the opening number, “Mobbin in DC,” sets the tone, connecting directly to the first track from her debut album.

From The Wall Street Journal

The case being heard in the California state court is being called a "bellwether" proceeding because its outcome could set the tone for a tidal wave of similar litigation across the United States.

From Barron's

The large price tag of ASML’s machines means order and revenue numbers can swing significantly from quarter to quarter, so investor attention will likely focus on management’s tone on the order outlook.

From Barron's

U.S. banks were supported mostly by lower-than-expected credit losses and higher net interest income, while management tone remains optimistic on 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal