When negotiations became tense, one must sometimes pull in one's horns to avoid escalation.

By pulling in one's horns, one can avoid unnecessary conflict.

One drew one's horns in when faced with fierce criticism, choosing compromise over confrontation.

One draws one's horns in when faced with harsh criticism, preferring to listen rather than argue.

After the consultant's scathing report, one was drawn in one's horns and hesitant to propose bold strategies.

Faced with mounting opposition, one drew in one's horns and opted for a more cautious approach.

One draws in one's horns when a disagreement threatens a relationship.

When feeling threatened, one pulls in one's horns to avoid further risk.

When deadlines loomed, one pulled in one's horns to avoid taking on extra projects.

Faced with mounting criticism, one started drawing one's horns in and avoided making public statements.