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[eez] / iz /






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WSJ | Buy Side: If you’re prone to losing things, or just worried you might, a Bluetooth tracker will help ease your anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

But careers coach Sarah Robinson says it's better to "ease back in" by starting with small, manageable tasks and "quick wins".

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

For those families, the priority should be to build whatever financial breathing room their circumstances allow and identify workplace or caregiving arrangements that could ease some of the pressure.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

SpaceX might start producing parts for power turbines, to ease bottlenecks to AI growth.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

The rain took almost an hour to ease off.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

On worries over higher Treasury bond yields, closely monitored as a proxy for interest rates, the official said interest costs are expected to cool as inflation eases over time.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

“As capacity eases, which we anticipate, this company will be among the first and hardest hit,” she wrote.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

As the smoke eases, firefighters then move into the forest on foot to try and contain the latest flare-up.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

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

She eases out onto the pavement and makes her way slowly down the road.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

Warsh’s remarks also eased some of the bond market’s skepticism about his commitment to lowering inflation after he kept policy rates steady last month.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

Transport inflation likely eased during the month but could remain elevated on an annual basis, she noted.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Batting conditions eased slightly on day two, though there was still plenty of assistance for bowlers who put the ball in the right place.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

That has eased pressure on markets after last week's spike fanned inflation fears and sent the yield on long-dated US Treasuries to their highest since 2007, just before the global financial crisis.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Sweat slicked her palm as, slowly, she shrugged her bag off and eased it onto the ground.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Tokenized trading will also support traded companies seeking innovative ways to reach investors, while also easing the movement of assets between different corners of the market and minimizing “isolated pools of liquidity,” the exchange said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Jon's scheme isn't just about easing the financial strain on families, it's also about sustainability.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

It's back-to-school time again - and families brace for the challenge of swapping summer lie-ins for school routines, easing first-day nerves and getting ready for the year ahead.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

“After much soul searching I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while focusing on transitioning into the next stage of my career and life moving forward,” Knight said via Instagram on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

He waits until he can hear her faint snores before creeping to the cab of the RV and easing into the driver’s seat.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone




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