He bought an adjustable leather undergarment, easing concerns about size.
Copper prices rose on easing concerns about a slowdown in economic growth and demand.
Both Mr. Gates and General Petraeus also have the job of easing concerns among military commanders about rigid withdrawal timetables.
Investors welcomed a plunge in the price of oil, easing concerns that high energy costs would drag on the economy.
We also find realistic cases where inter-pollutant trading may universally improve environmental quality, easing concerns that trading across environmental media may harm one medium.
BUCHAREST — International lenders agreed on Monday to release the next tranche of loans due under Romania's international bailout program, easing concerns about the recession-hit country's finances.
As the project evolved, the state radically altered its original proposal, allowing for large gaps between the berm segments and easing concerns that the estuaries would be harmed.
Global stocks rose as BNP Paribas, France's biggest bank, and Société Générale surged after easing concerns over their access to funding.
The demand — almost five times the amount available — was the highest of the year, easing concerns about Portugal's ability to raise financing on international markets.
The price of crude has fallen more than $30 from its July 11 high of $147.27, easing concerns on Wall Street about inflation.
Consumer prices in the United States were steady last month, easing concerns for now that the record deficit and huge new government spending would spur inflation.
