easing

Example Sentences

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Along with easing poverty, microfinance aimed to expand access to education and end gender inequality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, tensions between Iran and the US show no sign of easing.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Asian stocks enjoyed a partial rebound from the previous day's rout as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions also provided support and pushed oil prices down.

From Barron's • 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

Slowly, he was easing back into his monologues about Nigeria.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie