Even before this, though, Mr Leung was already toning down his more reformist rhetoric.
Activists are also toning down their attempts to get companies to take on more debt.
The GOP leadership is toning down the tea-party chest-thumping that characterized the aftermath of the 2010 congressional races.
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His comments led to a brief toning down of fiery rhetoric in China.
But as Yahoo News reports, some experts, including the scientists involved in the study, are toning down the rhetoric.
If Republicans are toning down their rhetoric on gun control, Democrats, for the most part, are doing the same thing.
While Ms. Acra likes having some bling in her dress, she believes in toning down her accessories for warm-weather evening events.
It might also involve toning down a previous deal that private creditors should be singled out if debtors cannot meet their obligations.
In agreeing to the service, Pakistan could be seen to be toning down its constant refrain that all of Kashmir is "disputed territory".
Tokenistic or not, toning down the maquillage can only be a good thing, not least because your makeup bag will weigh a lot less.
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Lead singer and songwriter Hamed Sinno said the group does not actively court controversy, but is not interested in toning down their act to win mainstream approval.
Mr Cameron has sounded conciliatory, insisting it is in Britain's interest to stay in the EU and toning down earlier threats to stop the rest using its institutions.
Friday's announcement represents a further toning down of the plans.
Car companies often resort to cost-cutting measures such as toning down the exterior or doing away with a swanky dashboard with high-end features for a simple, no frills interior.
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With Valdespin continuing to build a case for a spot on the major-league roster, the Mets now face the challenge of toning down his antics without stifling his ability to perform.
Since starting his new role in London, there has been a slight toning down of his spice and chili notes for the North African-influenced dishes, but he has always incorporated aspects of dishes from Iran, Syria, Turkey and even Greece.
Even the left-leaning Huffington Post conceded that Mr Obama was now toning things down at a time of great national concern.
Or in motor cars: should we be whooping for Jaguar Land Rover's global success, or toning it down because the owner of the group is Indian Tata?
While fashion might favor tassels, noisy hardware and large logos, Ms. Botkier suggests toning purses down for corporate culture though creative offices might be more forgiving of trends.
Mr Giscard d'Estaing's convention is packed with enthusiastic Euro-centralisers and harmonisers, but there has been a notable toning-down of their proposals since the first clauses of the proposed constitution were published in February.
At least three of us on the ForbesWoman team have promised Harper five minutes of our precious and busy days to toning up and slimming down.
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