tone down
Example Sentences
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Observer missions, including the European Union, called on parties to tone down inflammatory statements ahead of final results, due on Monday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Observer missions called for parties to tone down inflammatory statements as the votes cast on Thursday were tallied, and some teams extended their deployment because of the tensions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
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
Its makers are adding ways to tone down plans some users found to be too aggressive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
Maybe I needed to tone down my part in it, become more responsible, listen to Mamá—wash some dishes or do some laundry for a change.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
