41.   The Senate report contends the Clinton administration softened its stand only because successive administrations in Islamabad have refused to compromise on the nuclear issue.

42.   The right-wing BJP, once ostracized for its aggressive Hindu nationalist ideology, has softened its stand on controversial issues to win wider support.

43.   The right-wing BJP, once ostracized for its aggressive Hindu nationalist ideology, has softened its stand on controversial religious issues to win wider support.

44.   TV report says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has softened stand on Syria.

45.   He said that if the VHP softened its stand on the construction of the temple, their opponents would see it as a victory for themselves.

46.   His comments came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to soften his stand on Syria during talks in Washington with US President Bill Clinton.

47.   India, which had previously opposed any mention of labour standards in the final declaration, appeared to soften its stand, clearing the way for a compromise.

48.   But after coming to power, Erbakan softened his stand and his government even signed a defence industry cooperation pact with Israel.

49.   While both rebel leader Nestor Cerpa Cartolini and Fujimori said at first they were willing to wait each other out, both appear to have softened their stands.

50.   Syria refused Wednesday to bow to pressure aimed at softening its stand in peace talks with Israel.