tone down

Example Sentences

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Lasnik also received a pizza delivered in the name of Salas’ son after he called on Trump and his supporters to tone down the rhetoric directed toward the federal courts.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

The Panthers usually tone down the extracurricular activities during the regular season, mostly to ensure the team’s playoff longevity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2025

“If you want to take advantage of the strength of the diaspora, then you have to tone down your rhetoric.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025

Playing the Other Stage will release her from the requirement to tone down her set for audiences on BBC One, and indulge in the frenetic, hedonistic club sounds that made her name.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025

Living in Harlem, I’ve had to tone down my flashy zoots, and it’s just as well; those old fancy ones don’t fit me anymore anyway.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz