low tone

Example Sentences

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He brought silken “descending dove” tone to his solo playing, but at low tone becoming more a voice from afar than soloist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Indeed, with a drawn face and low tone, Carroll said as much on another gloomy Sunday for the Seahawks.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2021

Hodges addressed lawmakers in a low tone, speaking with more precision than emotion but showing a simmering anger as he recalled what he and his fellow officers encountered.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021

At one point in the evening, Ms. La Barbara stood in an aisle, staring as if lost in thought and emitting a low tone about a foot from my left ear.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2016

“I got carried away,” Yishan admitted in a low tone.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin