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
A longtime coach would have told him to tone down such commentary, but oh right: Alcaraz released his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, a few weeks ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
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
"I used to be flashy, but now I had to tone down because of my dogs."
From BBC • May 31, 2025
“And one other thing. I’d love it if you could try to tone down the praise talk.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
