1.   But the Bush administration softened that demand, saying the Belgrade government need only arrest Milosevic and begin cooperating with the tribunal.

2.   Last week, the administration softened its position and said it wanted safety inspections of trucks before they enter the United States.

3.   Signs of trade tension between the U.S. and Japan undermine the dollar by fueling speculation the Clinton administration may soften its support for a strong dollar.

4.   Signs of trade friction undermine the dollar by fueling speculation the Clinton administration may soften its support for a strong dollar.

5.   The Israeli government did not immediately comply, saying the operations were essential to stop attacks, and the Bush administration softened its public demands.

6.   The Clinton administration softened its stance on Libya, perceiving it to have become more moderate.

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

8.   In particular, they claim that the Clinton administration may have softened its approach to the government of Indonesian President Suharto.

9.   The administration has softened its approach in recent days to quell fears on the financial markets of a trade war which could push the weakened dollar lower still.