tone down
Example Sentences
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Also on its front page, the PM has been told to "tone down his 'blokeish' videos", including one that rated pub snacks.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Some AI companies have tried to tone down the sycophantic nature of their chatbots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Maria O’Donnell, a journalist who drew Milei’s ire after urging him to tone down his rhetoric, said the president often appears to treat criticism as a personal attack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
While the first day of their summit was light on concrete deals, the overarching take is that both countries are eager to tone down their economic rivalry.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Living in Harlem, I’ve had to tone down my flashy zoots, and it’s just as well; those old fancy ones don’t fit me anymore anyway.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
