The reassuring statements from management provided little help for Macy's bond issues, which fell sharply and now show yields of well over 20 percent.

Yet the discussion that now developed began with a reassuring statement from the bigger man: "This is a completely informal conversation, Doctor.

Even the Pope's health is again an issue of suspense, despite the Vatican's reassuring statements.

The provincial earthquake bureau has since issued a reassuring statement that no temblors are predicted.

But the Fed issued a reassuring statement noting in effect that it would supply credit as needed.

Likewise the reassuring statements from the Russian government about the rouble's stability.

I meant it to be a reassuring statement, but it came out with a tinge of question.

That was not exactly a reassuring statement, but it was the best he could do.

You have received a reassuring statement from Chief Inspector Heat some time ago.

It is not enough to make reassuring statements on the issue.