tone down
Example Sentences
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While the first day of their summit was light on concrete deals, the overarching take is that both countries are eager to tone down their economic rivalry.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
He was asked to tone down things, to sometimes “talk through” lyrics and to generally make the music more dramatic for the screen.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
Lasnik also received a pizza delivered in the name of Salas’ son after he called on Trump and his supporters to tone down the rhetoric directed toward the federal courts.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025
The Panthers usually tone down the extracurricular activities during the regular season, mostly to ensure the team’s playoff longevity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2025
Living in Harlem, I’ve had to tone down my flashy zoots, and it’s just as well; those old fancy ones don’t fit me anymore anyway.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
