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

Whatever happens, I don’t believe for a second that we’ll see Stewart back down, Meyers pull his punches in his “Closer Look” segments, or Kimmel tone down his monologues.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

The Panthers usually tone down the extracurricular activities during the regular season, mostly to ensure the team’s playoff longevity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2025

Newsom tried to tone down his message, trading his offensive posture for a narrative about defending the state’s values, while he talked about affordability in the weeks after the election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2025

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