tone of voice
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“People say: ‘I hadn’t heard someone talk to me in that tone of voice since my grandfather was alive.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
What the latest series lacks is a coherent tone of voice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
But Mamdani’s speech was not the ritual of unity and healing they wanted and expected, and they were reduced to mumbled excuses about the microphone, his tone of voice and his inexperience.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
The manager did not change his low tone of voice, but came across considered and even philosophical during his 30 minutes with the media.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2025
“Yes,” said Julian, in a tone of voice which managed to convey at once both sympathy with and distaste for the Corcorans.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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