11.   Shea is fixated on finding that captain, hoping he can provide details to ease a worry that grows worse by the hour.

12.   Spizman suggests a joint gift as a way to ease worries about associates feeling left out.

13.   Sullivan admitted that he is concerned about the possibility of Clemente reinjuring his retina, but reassurances from doctors and the protective goggles have eased his worries.

14.   That frees people, either by easing financial worries or by providing them the wherewithal to pursue their passions, program spokesmen said.

15.   The combination of exercise and humor helps ease her worries.

16.   The deal worked out by the White House and Republican leaders has allowed lawmakers to ease worries about disabled immigrants being left penniless and homeless.

17.   To ease worries, Koskinen has appeared at scores of public forums around the country where public officials and business leaders tout their progress.

18.   Treasury prices rose after reports on producer prices and retail sales eased worries that the Federal Reserve would quickly raise interest rates.

19.   A report from the Labor Department Tuesday eased investor worries over interest rates.

20.   A pact could ease worries of electronics companies that have been hesitant to make the digital video discs, called DVDs, without copy protection assurances.