toned down
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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
Ms. Rubel explores how they managed the relationship with the book’s publisher, which toned down Jewish elements and added streamlined, timesaving dishes to increase sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 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
He toned down his vitriol because he wanted me to still feel comfortable and welcome to stay.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
In the “low fear” version, the language describing the risks of tetanus was toned down, and the photographs were omitted.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
Swims’ toned-down heartbreak anthem becomes Shaboozey’s “Good News.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025
Andretti wasn’t alone in venting; Brad Hollinger, co-owner of tiny Juncos Hollinger Racing, on Saturday outpointed the differences between the energy surrounding a Formula 1 race versus the toned-down promotion of IndyCar events.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
Or will there be a toned-down version of Mr Milei waiting in the wings?
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2023
The producing aspect really allows me to be a more toned-down version of myself, which also is awesome.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 22, 2022
A lot of people did the toned-down school version of Halloween today—animal ears and masks and things like that.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
