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

Candidates may tone down attacks and even form alliances with like-minded rivals, as progressives did in New York, to earn second-choice votes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 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

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