at ease
Example Sentences
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But he was more at ease knowing the three men were there for her.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
That she looked so at ease on debut in Chester-le-Street, while able to admit she could have bowled better, was a major boost to Edwards, who has long talked up the spinner's talents.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Kelly looked a little ill at ease to be out from behind the desk where she records her daily political commentary program, The Megyn Kelly Show.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
But not everyone is feeling so at ease with how things have been going lately.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
She appeared to be not in the least ill at ease sitting on an upturned box in a bare room and drinking tea out of a mug that she balanced on her knee.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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