1.   An improved pass rush, though, would lessen the pressure on the cornerbacks in man defense.

2.   Based on recent interviews, Gates and Ballmer are ready to resume bullying tactics if the government lessens the pressure.

3.   -- Computerization is increasing worker productivity, lessening upward pressure on prices.

4.   Campbell said the training staff gives Graves other drills that lessen the pressure on his back.

5.   Clinton has argued that broadcasters should provide free air time to politicians in exchange for their federal licenses, to lessen the pressure to raise money to buy commercials.

6.   Despite such comments, critics worry that the comforts and greater attention will lessen the pressure to move homeless men and women out of shelters.

7.   Federal Reserve Gov. Janet Yellen seconded that thought in a speech, saying recent increases in borrowing costs may slow the economy and lessen inflationary pressures.

8.   German and French officials, concerned that such statements lessen the pressure for deficit cuts, today counterattacked.

9.   He never lessened the pressure he applied to Black, not even after taking a two-sets-to-none lead.

10.   If the reports exceed expectations, that would lessen pressure on the Federal Reserve Board to lower interest rates and boost the economy, analysts said.