Example Sentences

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While Beijing is a long-standing promoter of denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, echoing international calls for North Korea's disarmament, it has significantly toned down this position in recent years.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He toned down his vitriol because he wanted me to still feel comfortable and welcome to stay.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Elsewhere, the property features a “richly toned office with coffered ceilings and an intimate sitting lounge, a fully equipped gym, and a private theater complete with its own library nook, lounge, snack bar, and bathroom.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

None of Lynch’s ideas has been toned down.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Everyone is toned, tanned, bleached, and in matching workout gear.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy