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Meanings of eased in English

(Of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear.

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However, the number of cases increased significantly when the ban was eased.
The South African
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Meanwhile, the virus spread slowly in Europe while China eased quarantine measures.
The Irish Times
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In the university talk, however, he said pressure on him had eased.
Reuters
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Reports say talks between customary leaders and striking subcontractors eased the situation.
Radio NZ
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A problem is that pressure for tougher targets has eased, Hoehne said.
Reuters
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But a separate report out Thursday suggested the problem has eased slightly.
Reuters
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Hungary eased restrictions on some large industrial gas consumers from Thursday morning.
Reuters
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Her troubled spirit was eased and she said, Thank you, my children.
Book Four: Tales From Ancient Days
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That eased concern that Europe's debt woes would hurt the global economy.
Reuters
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Steenhuisen said South Africans are calling for lockdown measures to be eased.
The South African
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The limits on water use have been eased from essential to restricted.
Radio NZ
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Almost afraid to ask, I eased into a new avenue of questioning.
Dying for Dinner (A Cooking Class Mystery)
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Despite this, snow has eased across Tasmania although icy driving conditions remain.
News.com.au
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However, analysts say price-cutting has eased since the collapse of Kingfisher Airlines.
Reuters
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But the better-than-expected result for Labour at the election has eased tensions.
The Guardian
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Bank Indonesia also eased minimum down payment requirements for shariah home financing.
Reuters
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