easing

Example Sentences

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—Asian equities rose Tuesday, buoyed by easing Middle East tensions that spurred investor appetite for risk assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

For decades, small grooves on ancient human teeth were thought to be evidence of deliberate tool use – people cleaning their teeth with sticks or fibers, or easing gum pain with makeshift “toothpicks.”

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The fact that the easing bias remains in the statement is “a gift” to Warsh, said former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

"Strength-based physical activity is a powerful tool, particularly in support of healthy ageing – helping prevent or delay poor health, keeping us mobile and independent and easing pressures on overstretched health and care services."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“It’s all right, son,” says the doctor, easing me off Caesar’s chest, helping me to stand.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes