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toned-down






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

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

But she expects insurers will complain it’s too costly and threaten to leave the state if the bill is not toned down.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

Takaichi, who took over the premiership in October then called a snap election to cement her power, has already toned down her rhetoric against further Bank of Japan interest rate hikes, Nagai says.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

My black eyes have toned down, so now I just look tired, and I figure I’ll be good to go back to school next week.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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