1.   Carl Pope, the executive director of the Sierra Club, said the move would significantly ease respiratory problems for children and adults.

2.   In statements, both ministers said the move will ease the process of currency union.

3.   Industry analysts said the move should ease worries about the possible impact of decreased competition the merger might have.

4.   Such a move could ease the growing financial crisis in Tokyo but is strongly opposed by the American automotive industry because Japanese exports would become less expensive.

5.   The move will not ease any immediate cash shortages this weekend, but it will shore up cash supplies that have been hit hard by the heavy withdrawals.

6.   The move eased concern that a financial crisis will engulf Japan, further slowing its economy, and could pave the way for stronger growth ahead.

7.   The move eases the crowding in older labs so they can be renovated.

8.   This move could ease the decline in financial stocks.

9.   Besides helping to reduce foreign exchange losses, such a move will ease the financial burden borne by many parents.

10.   It was unclear if the move would ease concerns that the currency still is overvalued.