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[eez] / iz /






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“Going to Babble On” has a quicker pulse with guitars that chug, and its vibe has the melodic ease of the early-’80s pop style sometimes called yacht rock.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Maloni also doesn’t expect the resumption of cattle imports from Mexico to ease retail beef prices soon.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

The probe was later dropped to ease Warsh's Senate confirmation, while the Supreme Court blocked Cook's firing.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Facing little-known Albanian Kristian Prenga, Joshua was expected to ease through his comeback.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Anya darted to the table and pulled a chair out for Babulya, helping her ease into it.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

I’m very embarrassed doing this routine, but it eases the transition for both of them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 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

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

Oil prices fell briefly to pre-war levels early in the session as the increasing number of tankers crossing the strait eases tight global supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Dad eases me across the room toward one of the few remaining empty pods.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

Tension in the Middle East hasn’t eased significantly, and the possibility of further escalation remains, the firm adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

The lull has eased pressure on global markets, but the conflict remains volatile.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Oil prices eased pressure on bond yields ahead of the Fed’s interest rate decision next week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The positive developments eased worries about a reignition of inflation and a fresh round of interest rate hikes, in turn helping equity markets higher.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

I eased across, spreading my arms to keep my balance.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

The easing of cattle crossings at the southern border could help the U.S. offset low herd counts that in January were pegged at a 75-year low.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Monday’s sharp selloff reflects easing fears of a broadening conflict after two weeks of strikes, but key risks remain, according to market watchers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The new PM's first week in the job has seen him make a series of interventions aimed at easing the cost of living but has he won over people in the South?

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Wang called for an early resumption of negotiations and the implementation of a memorandum of understanding aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East and the Gulf region, Xinhua reported.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

I’m easing in along the shore, about a hundred yards from the Crofts’ big floating dock, when a boat pulls away from the dock.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick




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