1.   I wrote the letter a dozen times, trying to moderate the tone, studiously expunging all traces of passion.

2.   Barrett credits two factors for moderating the tone of talk in Canada.

3.   Erbakan later moderated his tone as he entered into serious political negotiations with possible government partners.

4.   Helms also has moderated his tone this year.

5.   After staking out staunch conservative ground on abortion in Iowa, Bush quickly moderated his tone in New Hampshire and portrayed himself as the most mainstream and electable candidate.

6.   After staking out staunch conservative ground on abortion in Iowa, Bush quickly moderated his tone in New Hampshire by talking more about education.

7.   But Dror said Israel has seen radical Palestinians moderate their tone once inside self-rule areas.

8.   But Dror said radical Palestinians have moderated their tone once inside self-rule areas.

9.   Jospin moderated his tone toward the end of the campaign, however.

10.   The party, which advocates a nationalistic foreign policy, has moderated its tone in recent years.