Emma does not shy away from extremities in the language, even fighting to keep in more disturbing elements of the WhatsApp chats when executives were keen to tone down certain aspects.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/07/consent-channel-4-drama-on-sexual-assault-at-private-school-18234106/

“He said, ‘Dolly, I really don’t believe that people are going to take you serious as a singer and songwriter unless you tone down your look,’” Parton recalled to host Kelleigh Bannen.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/dolly-parton-halftime-show-2023-dallas-cowboy-b2453321.html

“If you ask people what they eat, do they speed, what alcohol do they consume, most will tone down their responses and give a much more socially acceptable answer.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41167405.html

"I'm a Gemini, and I want to thank you for helping me tone down my relentless fidgeting.

Source: https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/horoscopes-for-jan-12-18/Content?oid=19426204

I’m part of the 2.8m but our beloved leader should tone down on these trips.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/11/30/president-hichilema-leads-zambian-delegation-to-cop28-in-dubai/

In a announcing the full season 4 cast in March 2023, Jackie explained what her partner must know is that she refuses to tone down her attitude.

Source: https://stylecaster.com/love-is-blind-season-4-cast/

Ms Coffey, who made the remark in the House of Commons, faced calls to tone down her language from Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/09/13/call-for-coffey-to-resign-as-she-accuses-labour-of-doing-sweet-fa-on-sewage/

Scholz, who last week promised that his government will tone down persistent infighting that has dragged it down in polls, acknowledged again that the three parties in his coalition “have argued too much in recent months.”

Source: https://qz.com/scholz-calls-for-a-broad-pact-to-slash-bureaucracy-and-1850807355

“The hope is for the Lakers and LeBron that over the next two or three weeks that injury doesn’t flare up as much, it can tone down and he can try to return before the playoffs.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/02/lebron-james-injury-lakers-playoff-chances-plummet-after-report/