1.   As well as tax rebates, the government is taking other steps to ease the credit crunch and spur the economy.

2.   After the talks on Tuesday, Israel began taking steps to ease its restrictions on the Palestinians.

3.   Air Canada has taken steps to ease expansion costs.

4.   Against that background, Bush said Thursday that Sharon needs to take steps to ease pressure on the Palestinians.

5.   But if it took clear and specific steps to ease repression and establish democratic rule, relations could improve.

6.   But they are concerned about workplace pressures, and are taking steps to ease the burden.

7.   But while it will always take some time for the skin discoloration to disappear, we can take steps to ease the discomfort much more quickly.

8.   Companies can take steps to ease the stress and monotony.

9.   Deavenport said manufacturers are taking some steps to ease the problem.

10.   In addition to taking unilateral U.S. steps to ease sanctions, Clinton urged the U.N. Security Council to begin selectively lifting international sanctions.