tone down
Example Sentences
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Its makers are adding ways to tone down plans some users found to be too aggressive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
A longtime coach would have told him to tone down such commentary, but oh right: Alcaraz released his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, a few weeks ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Lasnik also received a pizza delivered in the name of Salas’ son after he called on Trump and his supporters to tone down the rhetoric directed toward the federal courts.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025
“If you want to take advantage of the strength of the diaspora, then you have to tone down your rhetoric.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025
“And one other thing. I’d love it if you could try to tone down the praise talk.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
