71.   The accord is aimed at drawing Moscow into the European defense picture and easing its fears that enlarging the alliance poses a security threat to Russia, AP said.

72.   That eased fears that social unrest will make it impossible for France to meet its deficit targets.

73.   The agreement eased fears of factional fighting now that the Taliban are gone.

74.   The ads tried to ease fears by parents and environmentalists that disposable diapers were piling up in landfill sites.

75.   The Bulls eased any fears that they were headed for an unthinkable collapse in defending the championship that has been a longtime companion of their franchise.

76.   The arbs also expect the new Republican majorities in both houses of Congress to ease antitrust fears.

77.   The disclosure appeared to ease fears that the bank would shortchange communities in a state across the continent from its headquarters.

78.   The coalition agreement has eased fears that major changes will be made to economic policy.

79.   The comment helped ease fears that oil companies might cut back their spending because of increasing drilling costs, analysts said.

80.   The excerpts published by the Post also try to try and ease fears of death.