One way Lincoln put people at ease was by telling stories, which got him the nickname Father Abraham.

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At each stop children were getting on and off - they were of every ethnic and religious background, some with scarves or turbans, some talking quietly, others playing and occasionally misbehaving together - completely at ease and trusting one another.

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How was it that a woman apparently of little musical ability had one day sat at a piano and had begun to play Chopin with ease, and Chopin music that no one had heard before?

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Then, ease into a new career one foot at a time.

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Getting into the lane with ease and knocking down consecutive jumpers at one point when he didn't, he was 5 of 6 from the floor in the quarter, making any Nets defender look completely overmatched.

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Mr Daniels is at ease, an unusual politician who does not seem like one.

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In one of my previous trips, something very interesting happened that put my mind at ease.

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