ease off
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Also, ease up . Lessen in severity, relax; abate. For example, I wish you'd ease off on Harold; he's doing the best he can , or The wind's eased up so I think the storm is just about over . [Late 1800s] Also see let up .
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Fall away, gradually decrease, as in The market's easing off, so we may get some stocks more cheaply . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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When the administration argued the ease of modern travel necessitated reinterpreting the constitution, Chief Justice John Roberts quipped: "It's a new world. It's the same constitution."
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
We evaluated app design, ease of use, connection setup, switching servers and support options on each platform for usability by both novice and advanced users.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Even ignoring the element of tradition, New Hampshire, with its small size, ease of access, and traditional obsession with democratic representation and retail politics, easily fits the mold for the earliest contest.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
For many patients, the ease of tech-enhanced visits has been a boon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Because of this ease of domestication, big-seeded annuals were the first, or among the first, crops developed not only in the Fertile Crescent but also in China and the Sahel.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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