ease
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Leonard Bernstein’s lavish orchestrations of his “Three Dances from ‘On the Town’” and Ellington’s “Harlem” benefited from Wilkins’ low-key conducting, offering ease and freedom to the players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Even if tensions ease, restoring exports might take longer this time as shipping companies remain reluctant to return to key routes through the strait after recent strikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The cost of partly finished goods and raw materials, however, both fell in June, perhaps a sign that wholesale inflation might continue to ease.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
"It has become difficult to feel at ease or plan anything because uncertainty grips everyone."
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
But to ease my mind, I could spook him.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" 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
Once Andrew's medication kicks in, his breathing eases and the paramedics decide he is safe to stay at home.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Quansah, who can play at centre-back or full-back, suffered a hamstring injury in the draw with Panama, but his return to fitness eases Thomas Tuchel's concerns at right-back.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
That eases fears that the current sky-high prices and margins are unsustainable.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Nita eases on the brakes so she doesn’t hit it.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
On Tuesday, the 30-year rate eased slightly, falling to 6.7%.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The game later bounced back as restrictions eased and people once again looked for reasons to get outside.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Strong winds that had fuelled the fire had eased, humidity levels had risen and temperatures had fallen, Sanz said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
This has eased inflation fears, the strategists say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The door eased open, and Ella spotted two eyes glaring back at her.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
Many analysts see room for further monetary easing, but probably only later in the year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
For now, the economic logic pulling startups toward leaner teams shows no sign of easing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The agreement, negotiated for years after Brexit, makes Gibraltar part of the EU's Schengen Area of free movement, easing the crossing for goods and people.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
That allowed the heat carrying vibrations to travel farther through the material, much like easing congestion on a busy highway, leading to much more efficient heat conduction in the direction of the electric field.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
I just smell like soap, but there have been days, especially after gym class, when, phew, the odor easing out has been kinda ripe.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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