In fact, each player sounded like just about the best possible version of himself.

I said as much while trying to sound calm about it.

She was careful not to sound too pleased about it.

My voice sounded about the way I'd expected it would.

You didn't try to sound reasonable about it, like I would.

But he knew I wouldn't, for the door sounded about ready to fall.

Now, before I begin to sound too cynical about the game, let me point out a couple of things.

He did not sound too sure about that last point.

I don't want to sound high and mighty about it.

He sounded happy about that fact, and so she didn't ask him to explain.