He also tried hypnosis. He wanted to see if putting patients into a sleep-like condition would help ease troubled minds.

VOA: special.2010.04.13

But improved treatments to ease the effects of the disease make it possible for many patients to live almost normal lives.

VOA: special.2009.04.07

To ease credit, the Bank of England last week reduced its main interest rate to 1.5% - its lowest ever.

VOA: special.2009.01.16

On Wednesday,President Obama announced that Secretary Geithner will release a new plan to ease credit markets next week.

VOA: special.2009.02.06

There is no hope for him; but he goes to the hospital today to ease his pain."

VOA: special.2009.08.01

Now,the civilian government in Islamabad says the United States has taken steps to ease Pakistani concerns.

VOA: special.2009.10.17

Workers are drilling two relief wells in an effort to ease pressure on the damaged well.

VOA: special.2010.06.04

It also organizes programs to help foreign students feel more at ease in their new surroundings.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

Stress can lead to other problems if people attempt to ease it by taking drugs,smoking, drinking alcohol or by eating more or less than normal.

VOA: special.2009.03.24

This is when hard-working people can retire to a life of ease and fulfillment.

VOA: special.2010.06.06

President Obama could use some of this emergency supply to help ease fuel prices.

VOA: special.2011.03.11

He felt perfectly at ease. He had only to look at his tuxedo to know he belonged with all the other beautiful people in the opera house.

VOA: special.2009.04.11

They can receive palliative care to ease the signs of their sickness.

VOA: special.2010.05.04

He gave gentle advice to ease the fears of new parents.

VOA: special.2009.03.15

The group suggests steps to ease or end a tension headache.

VOA: special.2010.03.30

Anne Lindbergh began writing to ease her sadness.

VOA: special.2009.06.28

The government in January disbursed 10 billion baht - some $303 million - to ease the plight of the unemployed.

VOA: standard.2009.03.09

The amendments are meant to decrease the number of documents NGOs are required to provide and ease the registration process.

VOA: standard.2009.08.04

On several occasions he has used his significant influence to ease tensions or call on political adversaries to end their dispute.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

Middle East analysts say the international community will now need to negotiate an agreement to ease the blockade of Gaza.

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

Manber and her colleagues wanted to find out if the technique could be used to ease depression during pregnancy as well.

VOA: standard.2010.03.03

The two other groups, the massage therapy and acupuncture treatments not known to ease depression, were used as controls.

VOA: standard.2010.03.03

To ease traffic congestion,Clark says, Houston transportation officials created special safety programs to reduce the number of accidents, which tie up traffic.

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

To ease pressure on prices, the Kremlin started last week to sell grain from its massive stockpiles.

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

and we are working with the settlement community to try to ease the pain involved because we know it is difficult for them,".

VOA: standard.2010.01.03

The bill would also ease travel restrictions to Cuba, which,US farmers believe, would increase the demand for US food products, including beef and pork.

VOA: standard.2010.07.29

The president said he and other leaders can take some specific steps to ease nuclear tensions.

VOA: standard.2009.05.19