So I think this was a toned-down interview for Rosie.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Apr 8, 2008] Reference

She is our somewhat toned-down Oriana Fallaci tigress.    From Wordnik.com.  ["Something weird and cultish in the sycophantish cathexis onto Hillary of the many nerds, geeks and vengeful viragos who run her campaign..."] Reference

I think it might lead to a more toned-down atmosphere.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Mar 7, 2005] Reference

He is a little toned-down, but still staying very tough.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Oct 13, 2008] Reference

Part of the charm of ballroom is its toned-down subtlety.    From Wordnik.com.  [Tonya Plank: Dancing With the Stars Season 6 Premieres: Matlin and Yamaguchi Shine] Reference

The gentleman was outfitted in a relatively toned-down suit.    From Wordnik.com.  [To Rachel Zoe, Style is Not in the Eye of the Beholder] Reference

Students are taking little comfort from this toned-down threat.    From Wordnik.com.  [Greg Lukianoff: Porno Teaches Maryland a Valuable Lesson] Reference

Couldn't we just experience something a little more toned-down?.    From Wordnik.com.  [misery loves companies] Reference

It's emotions toned-down and the mind is more rational and peaceful.    From Wordnik.com.  [Having Major Depression is Not The End of the World - It just Feels That Way at Times] Reference

Doug--this was actually a toned-down version of a longer, angrier rant.    From Wordnik.com.  [Not ready to make nice] Reference

We ran a toned-down letter to the editor from Mr. Hood on March 23, 2007.    From Wordnik.com.  [Mississippi Justice on Email] Reference

Well, that was a relatively toned-down episode of SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND.    From Wordnik.com.  [SPARTACUS: episode 8 (NSFW)] Reference

Interestingly, you can see toned-down echoes of Wright's speaking style in Obama.    From Wordnik.com.  [McCain: Obama Said It's Okay To Hit Him On Wright] Reference

In the arena, the ceremonies presented a fitting start to a toned-down fortnight.    From Wordnik.com.  [Festival Of Youth] Reference

Even toned-down private-equity expectations could look stellar versus the alternatives.    From Wordnik.com.  [Carlyle's New Normal Is Middle of the Road] Reference

She generally pairs bolder-hued shoes with a slightly toned-down outfit in neutral colors.    From Wordnik.com.  [Sandal Confidential] Reference

More recently, the designers created a toned-down version of Retina for Journal headlines.    From Wordnik.com.  [Playing to Type] Reference

World diplomats will meet next week in Mexico to aim for a toned-down global-warming fight.    From Wordnik.com.  [What] Reference

And so now, you're seeing a motorcade and sort of a toned-down or a pulled-back ceremony -- Dan.    From Wordnik.com.  [CNN Transcript Dec 29, 2006] Reference

CNN's Gary Tuchman reports on a toned-down Sarah Palin campaigning for the NASCAR vote in Richmond.    From Wordnik.com.  [The passion of Sarah Palin] Reference

But things slow down between her numbers, where she provides a toned-down version of her comic shtick.    From Wordnik.com.  [Current Movie Reviews, Independent Movies - Film Threat] Reference

Zagel said it was too detailed and called on the government to produce a toned-down version on Tuesday.    From Wordnik.com.  [Blagojevich Trial: Defense Seeks Delay, Lawyer Says Case Is 'Destroyed Practically' (VIDEO)] Reference

The theme of playing it straight in this toned-down Super Bowl carried over to Fox's four-hour pregame show.    From Wordnik.com.  [USATODAY.com - Fox team goes with flow in Super showcase] Reference

The toned-down comments are a reflection of the difficulties McCain has faced in navigating the current market failures.    From Wordnik.com.  [McCain Camp Removed Bush Criticism From Wall Street Statement] Reference

He generally counseled a toned-down nationalism and, when it came to party politics, a public code of royal impartiality.    From Wordnik.com.  [Victoria and Albert, Allies in Love] Reference

The final draft of the summit declaration - a considerably toned-down version of the draft circulated just before the summit.    From Wordnik.com.  [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference

This included a focus on tailoring, a predominance of neutrals and toned-down theatrics with only the occasional pop of drama.    From Wordnik.com.  [Paris Fashion Week's Soft Sell] Reference

Olyphant now plays a toned-down modern version of that sheriff in Justified, one of my current guilty pleasures, on the FX network.    From Wordnik.com.  [Archive 2010-06-01] Reference

Fireworks glitter over Brandenburg Gate; toned-down version of light show at city's Victory Column, long a symbol of German nationalism.    From Wordnik.com.  [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference

If you go from a frenetic, busy lifestyle to a quiet, toned-down atmosphere, most often there is part of you that misses the 'attention'.    From Wordnik.com.  [Catherine Specter: The Way We Word] Reference

Her performance reminded me of a toned-down version of one of the vampish characters she used to do so well during one of their sketches.    From Wordnik.com.  [Madness : Bev Vincent] Reference

The floor was covered with fine matting, over which were Oudh rugs in those mixtures of toned-down rich colors which are so very beautiful.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Golden Chersonese and the way thither] Reference