toned down
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He has hinted the dot plot could be toned down or eventually shelved, but it’s unclear if he has enough support inside the Fed to take such a step.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
They toned down the Vegas kitsch when redecorating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
He toned down his vitriol because he wanted me to still feel comfortable and welcome to stay.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Carlson invited Fuentes to his studio last October for a mostly friendly chat in which Fuentes toned down his more extreme views.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
Cries of “Quiet” started in various parts of the mob, and rose to a bedlam, then toned down raggedly.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
Or will there be a toned-down version of Mr Milei waiting in the wings?
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2023
Love them or hate them, company holiday parties are back — in a toned-down kind of way.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
The toned-down conflict over charters carried over into the primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2022
With its toned-down theatrics and newfound songwriting chops, “Lifted” launched Oberst’s career.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2008
Jam flinched—she had become used to the toned-down version Pet had been showing her, a version that allowed her to forget, even while looking straight at it, what exactly it was.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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