Accustomed from long training to obey any order snapped out in the appropriate tone of voice, the two soldiers bowed their heads.

The smaller bell can give more appropriate tone in the higher range of the instrument.

This can, with the appropriate tone, result in a less-brusque declaration and facilitate the flow of conversation.

Does that really seem like an appropriate tone of phrase for this article?

Dr. Sen had asked, in a tone appropriate to a retarded child.

He, for one, is conscious of setting the appropriate tone for the crew.

"The point is to show that words alone don't mean too much if they aren't accompanied by appropriate vocal tones and body language," she said.

Many companies have altered their advertising campaigns to find an appropriate tone after the terror attacks.

A user would speak the card number after the appropriate tones instead of punching it in.

And then, in what he hoped was an appropriate tone, he added, "Who are you?"