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The Iran-Oman talks are also serving to ease tensions between two countries that have long had close ties despite larger disagreements between Tehran and the Arab world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Dane's big-money arrival will ease some of the fan pressure on Celtic's board after Japan forward Daizen Maeda's exit to Ipswich Town.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Maloni also doesn’t expect the resumption of cattle imports from Mexico to ease retail beef prices soon.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The probe was later dropped to ease Warsh's Senate confirmation, while the Supreme Court blocked Cook's firing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
She sat at her ease in cascading black net sprayed with diamonds.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
What they first cultivate with silly banter and lighthearted ad-libs eases into a more vulnerable, introspective atmosphere, comparable to a cathartic therapy session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
"I wouldn't say it eases my nerves to wear these outfits because a little part of my mind wants to do well so I can continue wearing them," Osaka said.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Oil prices fell briefly to pre-war levels early in the session as the increasing number of tankers crossing the strait eases tight global supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
That eases fears that the current sky-high prices and margins are unsustainable.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
When we get to the aquarium, Dad unloads my chair and eases me into it while Mom gets Penny’s stroller out and straps her in.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
The retreat eased pressure on bond yields, which had jumped sharply this week as surging energy prices revived inflation fears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Equity markets haven't seen such activity since central banks eased up on corporate financing as part of efforts to prop up economies whiplashed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The fines come just days before the first anniversary of a tariff deal struck between Washington and Brussels that eased trade frictions.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
This time around, the bad blood has eased and the relationship has improved both through GM’s public positions as well as back-room bargaining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
I greeted her and she returned it, peering at me until she eased along up the road, leaning on her dark wood cane.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
The easing of cattle crossings at the southern border could help the U.S. offset low herd counts that in January were pegged at a 75-year low.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
But other observers believe that the talks could address the possible easing of Israel's military presence in the region, such as in Lebanon, Syria or Gaza.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Monday’s sharp selloff reflects easing fears of a broadening conflict after two weeks of strikes, but key risks remain, according to market watchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Lower oil prices likely helps to stem global inflationary pressures, easing concerns of monetary-policy tightening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Fadi gave a dry chuckle, the tension in his body easing a bit.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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