21.   Philip said tensions had eased considerably Friday, with troops patrolling the streets.

22.   Although no progress has been reported, tensions eased with repeated promises by both governments to seek a peaceful solution.

23.   Although tensions reportedly have eased, a request by The Associated Press to visit the site was rejected.

24.   Although tensions reportedly have eased since then, a request by The Associated Press to visit the site was rejected.

25.   Another indication that tensions may be easing was the first Red Cross convoy into Grozny.

26.   As tensions eased periodically throughout the war, various roads have been opened briefly, only to close again as fighting increased.

27.   At least five of his co-campaigners have been forced to leave Beijing until tensions ease.

28.   Banharn suggested that the tensions would ease after the annual reshuffle and that the armed forces could be mollified by granting their budget requests.

29.   But analysts expect military tensions to ease following the U.S. mediation.

30.   But tensions have steadily eased along their disputed frontier in the Himalayas in the recent years.