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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a tone for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the establishment or setting of a particular mood or atmosphere in a conversation, piece of writing, or other forms of communication.
Example: "The author set a tone for the story that was both mysterious and engaging."
Alternatives: "an atmosphere for" or "a mood for".
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He kind of set a tone for me".
Such sniping sets a tone for what may be a bitter campaign.
"If I set a tone for mutual respect, I think it will be reciprocated," she said.
"It frames the engagement and it sets a tone for the relationship," he told me.
As the manager, hopefully, you set a tone for your ball club in some way.
"We want a show that sets a tone for the day for us," Mr. Isaacson said.
"It was about scores and highlights, but it set a tone for everything I think we're able to do now.
And his jolly, gregarious demeanor set a tone for service that was upbeat, solicitous and typically deft.
Inspiring for sure, they set a tone for a range of similarly bankable designs conceived to suit most any taste and budget.
"I am moving away from you," Ms. Ternheim warns in the opening track, "Solitary Move," setting a tone for what follows in songs like "Walking Aimlessly".
Honda is already there: Jason Bateman has been the main voice of the brand since 2011, and the "Arrested Development" star set a tone for the automaker.
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