Example Sentences

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But India appears to have toned down its resistance, he added.

From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2023

But lately, industry executives have toned down the high-fives.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2022

The instructors — some former drill sergeants — are in uniform but wear casual ball caps and have toned down their normal cadence.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2022

Ministers from Edinburgh and London have toned down their mutual hostility over independence and much else to present a more united front on tackling global warming.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2021

My black eyes have toned down, so now I just look tired, and I figure I’ll be good to go back to school next week.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King