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A cover version of Chuck Berry’s “Back in the U.S.A.” is sassy, but rather than deliver the song as a driving rocker, Mr. Richman strikes a more casual tone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

The Ojai Raptor Center in an Instagram post later Tuesday struck a more cautious tone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Marie Goldman, Lib Dem MP for Chelmsford and spokesperson for women and equalities, said that growing up in Devon, teachers told her to tone down her West Country accent for Bible readings.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

A cover letter with a conversational tone can be a standout now, she added: “You almost want to do something to show it’s not the machine.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

“Let’s go, team,” Jonah muttered under his breath, because the tone of Katherine’s words made them sound like they should be accompanied by cartwheels and splits and arms thrown victoriously up in the air.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

The gauzy light that flows in from both sides of the screened-in room and the palette—countless tones of gray—bring to mind the interiors of Vilhelm Hammershøi.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Titmouse’s work, in development by a number of directors with contrasting tones, will be shown on a variety of formats, ranging from cinema screens to full-room projections.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

The researchers found that neurons in the hippocampus consistently detected these unusual tones.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026

He went on to form The Smiths with Morrissey in 1982, defining an entire era of indie music with his intricate, chiming tones - rooted in British pop, while stubbornly avoiding cliché.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

They whisper to one another in excited tones.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

While Beijing is a long-standing promoter of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, echoing international calls for North Korea's disarmament, it has significantly toned down this position in recent years.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

He toned down his vitriol because he wanted me to still feel comfortable and welcome to stay.

From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026

Elsewhere, the property features a “richly toned office with coffered ceilings and an intimate sitting lounge, a fully equipped gym, and a private theater complete with its own library nook, lounge, snack bar, and bathroom.”

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026

None of Lynch’s ideas has been toned down.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026

His vest was open, his shirt rumpled and misbut- toned, his carnation wilted.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

Done safely, Reformer Pilates can bring significant benefits, including improved posture, increased flexibility, and full-body muscle toning.

From BBC ● May 4, 2026

Even while toning it down for the largest audience he’ll ever have, Mr. Fuentes still came off as an internet mashup of the worst of the 20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2025

Backgrounds should not be digitally blurred or eliminated by burning down or by aggressive toning.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024

Has he evolved since or is he simply toning down his language?

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2024

“Nope. Sure doesn’t. It looks like Majidi has lots of time to work on toning his quads.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan