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In his teen years, he had toned his large frame through a dedicated regime of swimming and cycling.

From Salon • May 28, 2022

The report found that Slaven had toned the letter down from the rhetoric of an early version drafted in part by staff.

From Washington Post • May 21, 2022

There were rumors in Poland’s music industry that Szczesniak had toned down the album’s content because of the backlash to “Polskie Tango,” Rozwadowski said.

From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2020

A senior U.S. law enforcement official said Morton's current website was still important among U.S. militants, although Morton had toned down his writings.

From Reuters • Jun. 1, 2013

But the Senate, now that three years in that body had toned him down, conceded his ability and took his abuse with the utmost good-nature.

From Senator North by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn