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As the tone moves toward horror, though, the decision to make the host the story quickly stops paying dividends.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

His saxophone’s tone grows more appealingly buttery with each passing year, yet his phrasing has lost none of its urgency.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

His real challenge will be delivering more than a change in tone.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Even so, Putin struck a warmer tone towards US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, key figures in President Donald Trump's mediation efforts.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

He knew Star could not understand his words, but she had grunted and snuffled to him as if comforted just by the tone of his voice.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

On the new release, Mr. Iyer’s “Fire City,” which he first recorded with that group, gets distilled into fresh potency through the urgent and sometimes pleading tones of Mr. Threadgill’s saxophone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The film balances these two tones with aplomb, as “Looney Tunes” so often does.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

It's a lot of reflection for someone so young, and includes experimental tones which add a different layer to his usual soft singing voice.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Bright colors might pop, but traditional Craftsman homes have earth tones — according to the plan.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

They spoke quickly, in light tones that sounded like birds chattering, and they finished each other’s sentences like twin sisters would.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

In response, traders toned down their rate-hike bets, with the market now pricing around a 50-50 chance that the Fed holds rates steady.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The question then is whether children will still bother with them, once they are deliberately toned down into a much blander offering.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Wearing a life vest that showcased his toned arms, Macron cut a sporty figure as he vacationed at the Bregancon Fort, the presidential retreat, during France's August summer break.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

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

From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026

He toned the show down some, but the subject matter was the same.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

Still, a generation of young Chinese raised on expectations of ever-increasing prosperity is quietly protesting by toning down their career ambitions and tuning out government calls to sacrifice for the national good.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026

AP's rules only allow "minor adjustments" in certain circumstances, including cropping and toning and colour adjustments, as well as the removal of dust on camera sensors.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2024

AP’s news values and principles explain that minor photo editing, including cropping and toning and color adjustments, are acceptable when necessary for clear and accurate reproduction and should maintain the authentic nature of the photograph.

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

With some alternation of terms, some toning down, the passage could describe the building of a termite nest.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas