toned down
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In recent years, China has significantly toned down its calls to denuclearise the Korean peninsula and avoided mentioning it publicly.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
While the film adaptation’s political themes are toned down, the original musical focused on the dark atmosphere of the Nazi annexation of Austria and the Von Trapp family’s struggle for freedom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
He toned down his vitriol because he wanted me to still feel comfortable and welcome to stay.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
During production, the filmmakers toned down its pro-environmentalism story in an effort to make it more balanced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 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
Before the match, Osaka arrived on court in a toned-down version of her jellyfish-inspired outfit that stunned spectators on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2026
Swims’ toned-down heartbreak anthem becomes Shaboozey’s “Good News.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025
Andretti wasn’t alone in venting; Brad Hollinger, co-owner of tiny Juncos Hollinger Racing, on Saturday outpointed the differences between the energy surrounding a Formula 1 race versus the toned-down promotion of IndyCar events.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
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
