ease up
Example Sentences
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The older and more settled we are, perhaps we ease up on it and instead rest on our reputation and ability to deliver.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
It seemed likely that the prosecution would ease up in person, recognizing the silliness of it all.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Greer recently threatened External link tariff hikes or other measures if the EU didn’t ease up on “discriminatory and harassing lawsuits, taxes, fines, and directives” against U.S. technology.
From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025
Both feel socially ill at ease up against “the townspeople of Pennacook,” another refrain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
He has no idea that when we swim together, I ease up on the clock.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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