But those concerns eased a little yesterday morning after the Government reported that durable goods orders fell 3 percent in January.

While concerns eased over the budget battle in Washington, the lack of an agreement continued to affect Treasury auctions.

But one reason so many employers and employees have moved to Kaiser is that their concerns have eased about the quality of its care.

In the United States, concern about a supply shortage is easing.

"Participants indicated that their concerns about near-term inflation pressures had eased somewhat," the minutes said.

Coffee tumbled as concern eased that a frost would sting Brazil's crop this season.

His concern eased, however, when the fan was not seriously injured and displayed a sense of humor.

The crowd's anxiety mounted, their concerns eased only by the sight of Gerrard.

Linden had noticed the old man's absence only after her concern for Sahah had eased.

Those concerns have eased, and researchers say there have not been any documented cases of newer antidepressants pushing children to suicide.