The research activities performed by the vessel have sometimes beside its scientific and economic dimensions also political extent with diplomatic or military tone.

Janeway assumed her most bright, diplomatic tone to answer.

Zoey cleared her throat and spoke in her most diplomatic tones.

"That has not changed," Natira replied in cool, diplomatic tones.

But, striking a diplomatic tone, he said genuine frustrations lie mostly behind the students' protests.

"Thank you, Ariel," she said, her tone polished and diplomatic.

"Worf, you seem to be on edge lately," she started in a diplomatic tone.

To the extent that we can reward their desirable behavior with positive language and a diplomatic tone, we absolutely should.

"I wouldn't say we tried to play one or the other," Leach said in diplomatic tones.

On her interactions with passengers, she seemed to strive for a diplomatic tone.