1.   But now, to the surprise of many Algerians, the situation has eased.

2.   But this situation should ease over the next several months.

3.   Has the situation eased?

4.   He and others in the industry say it could be May before the situation eases.

5.   Now, to the surprise of many Algerians, the situation has eased.

6.   Now, though, she said, the situation has eased to the point that she again dares to visit her Serbian neighbor across the street.

7.   That situation has eased since Bill Lockyer became attorney general last year.

8.   Until export shipments are resumed, though, the situation temporarily eases tight wheat supplies in the United States.

9.   When some of them began to be accepted, he knew the situation was easing.

10.   With the opening of several new hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, the situation there has eased slightly, but room rates are still world class.