81.   After initially rejecting Clinton administration policies to ease sanctions, Bush has softened his stance.

82.   Aides said he gave no indication he intended to soften his stance.

83.   Amid fading support, the group softened its stance and proposed that the government, management and labor leaders start talks to end their dispute.

84.   Although initially opposed to any kind of salary cap, players have softened their stance on entry-level salaries.

85.   Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who said last year he would no longer negotiate with rebel leader Jonas Savimbi, has softened his stance recently.

86.   Ardzinba, who has balked at contacts with the Georgian government, has softened his stance lately amid increasing international isolation.

87.   Arafat softens stance on plans to declare independence.

88.   At one time strongly opposed to any kind of cap, players have softened their stance on a salary cap for first-year or rookie players.

89.   British and Irish governments say new IRA proposal softens traditional stance on arms.

90.   But Beijing has since softened its stance, and Chinese officials recently have hinted that they would not object.