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The lines got so bad at one point that aviation-industry officials begged the president of the European Commission to ease up on the new rules through the summer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

It seemed likely that the prosecution would ease up in person, recognizing the silliness of it all.

From Slate ● May 4, 2026

I think there is at least a potential for Mahan to tap into a desire among voters to lower the hostilities just a bit and ease up on our constant partisan war-footing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2026

Prices ease up for some items while other costs remain under pressure.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026

Occasionally, Debbie wished Sasha would ease up a little—resist correcting well-meaning relatives who said he instead of they, for example.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater


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