tone
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“The stagflation-like tone of the beige book will reinforce the Fed’s wait-and-see posture on interest rates,” said Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“Her daily standard and preparation set the tone for our team, and she consistently impacts winning through the way she works and competes.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
“Moreover, the macro uncertainty likely creates a more cautious tone from the C-suite or some hesitancy in upping guidance especially for cyclical firms.”
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
However, the tone of a see-saw match was set when Exeter hit straight back through veteran full-back Olly Woodburn, who took Slade's pass, to score three minutes later.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
“And one other thing. I’d love it if you could try to tone down the praise talk.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing tone
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Argumentative Writing
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