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Which well-known 19th-century poem contains the phrase "full-throated ease"?

ease

[eez] / iz /






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Becerra has provided few specifics about his plans to ease inflationary pressures.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

His nerves seemed to visibly ease, so much so that at one point he put his hands in his pockets.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

“A durable decline in energy prices could ease inflation pressures, restore some flexibility to Fed policy and provide a powerful tailwind for Asian duration markets,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The British chip blueprint designer reported solid results but failed to ease fears about weak demand for smartphones.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

I can feel the strain on my wheels, the fact that they spin with less ease than before.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

“There’s something about riding that clears my head and eases my physical pain, for a moment,” she writes in a comic titled “How I Got a Horse.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

The decision eases a potential obstacle to certification of the model.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

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

Careful not to rouse my mother, Prim eases herself from the bed, scoops up Buttercup, and sits beside me.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Leo's speech also stressed the importance of supporting those whose physical or mental suffering cannot be eased.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

Lower energy prices eased inflation concerns, while the clarified political situation supported a return to risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

He was eased back in by the Football Association and given a couple of FA Cup ties with Michael Oliver alongside him as the support VAR.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Stock futures rose and Treasury yields eased, as falling oil prices encouraged investors to make a cautious return to risk after last week’s tech selloff.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

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

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

"This is not an easy time, with shares falling and high rates on debt markets -- and little chance of any easing moves soon by central banks," Baradez said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

Two propositions aimed at easing housing costs for renters and would-be homeowners in California easily passed Tuesday night, making clear that voters across the socioeconomic spectrum support any way to lower sky-high housing prices.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

He might decide to prolong and deepen sanctions relief in the hope of somehow easing the economic pressure on American consumers.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Crude futures added to the previous session’s losses in an indecisive session that saw prices rise before easing back as the market awaits progress toward a U.S.-Iran agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

“I’m guessing you like dance, seeing how you was trying to do the Detroit Jit back at that party,” Kasim says, easing closer to me as the line moves.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi


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