in low tones
Example Sentences
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Throughout the day, Garland spoke in low tones, with a slight rasp to his voice.
From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2021
Said in low tones, it is a small hut or hiding place.
From Economist • Feb. 1, 2018
They were draped over one another’s chairs, fanning themselves with papers and conducting sideline conversations in low tones.
From New York Times • May 26, 2016
But she’s also a small, slender woman who speaks in low tones and looks like a bird.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2013
We went back to talking in low tones, though the fact is that Shetora will sleep through just about anything.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
