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tone

noun as in pitch, volume

noun as in color

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noun as in condition of the body

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After initially adopting a conciliatory tone and dismissing his entire government, Rajoelina appointed a military officer as prime minister on October 6.

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For the dollar, near-term gains are likely to be tested by the dovish tone established in minutes of the Fed’s September policy meeting, which were published on Wednesday.

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The new IOC president—who will be elected next month—will set the tone for many other Olympic sports organizations.

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The Panthers usually tone down the extracurricular activities during the regular season, mostly to ensure the team’s playoff longevity.

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Don’t expect a major tone shift, says James Downey, a former “SNL” head writer who spent three decades on the show.

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