tone

Example Sentences

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Barshay, so far, has adopted a more subdued tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Jaquez set the tone in the first quarter by following a Dugalic miss with a flying layup as she was sent sprawling to the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

President Donald Trump marked Easter with a message that quickly drew attention — not for its celebration of the holiday, but for its tone.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The former set the tone with unflappable correctness while his partner was more aggressive, and quick to punish bowling which began to err in line as the partnership grew.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

I cringed at his tone, tinged with the tiniest bit of sarcasm, as I walked to my front door.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith