No new cases were reported over the last two days, leading some public officials to say the crisis was easing.

The fiscal and energy crises have long since eased, but nobody turned the lights back on.

But three years later, as the crisis eased, the word "emergency" was dropped from the board's title.

And she is worried about Japan, whose policies may be crucial in determining if the region's crisis will ease or worsen.

The crisis eased but officials say the supply is still unsatisfactory.

The crisis eased before the need for British involvement occurred.

Of course, we can't do anything concrete until our own crisis eases.

Eventually, the crisis eased, and there was enough gasoline (although at higher prices) to go around.

The crisis eased after a few weeks, and the task group resumed normal operations.

After she was there for a few minutes, the crisis eased.