1. She spoke in measured tones. 2. She spoke in carefully measured tones. 3. Speaking in measured tones from the fourth row back where sacked ministers traditionally have their say, he addressed a crowded chamber in an electric atmosphere. 4. Asked recently about this tumultuous time, Owens spoke softly and in measured tones. 5. Afterward, Pulsipher and Isringhausen, speaking in measured tones, expressed the belief that they have progressed enough from arm surgery to pitch in the majors now. 6. But Kerry Healey talks in measured words and measured tones. 7. But the measured tones used in the lecture gave way later to more forceful remarks to reporters and in the interview with a television network. 8. Everything he said was low key, delivered in a measured tone. 9. Harris spoke in measured tones, outlining her schedule as dryly as a press release. 10. He often speaks softly and in measured tones, yet he is widely considered to be incapable of compromise. |