1.   Instead, Britain and other Western countries took the easy path of leaving it to Washington.

2.   There is no easy path through grief.

3.   It is proof enough that Tom Jones is not going to take the easy path that most of his generation would choose.

4.   A few months ago, Jim DeMint expected an easy path to a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives from a western section of South Carolina.

5.   But Jordan has chosen the easy path, chosen not to risk it all for one more victory.

6.   Despite their shared interest in appealing to new audiences, they were disinclined to take the easy path of organizing yet another exhibition of, say, Impressionist paintings.

7.   Falling behind by two touchdowns on the road does not provide an easy path to victory.

8.   Garrett then shuffled a pass to running back Chris Warren, who had an easy path to the end zone.

9.   Friday afternoon, Ms. Faulkner said she was miserable about her choice but had no easy path to follow.

10.   In a presidential election year, partisanship is the easy path.