1.   By October the Communist attitude had softened in the light of the pact of Unity between the Socialists and Communists in France.

2.   As the weeks passed, attitudes softened toward the world of dress.

3.   Attitudes have softened, however.

4.   Attitudes have softened since then.

5.   That attitude has softened.

6.   But their attitude may be softening after a top Hague official recently met with their self-appointed prime minister, Rajko Kasagic.

7.   The attitude has softened somewhat in recent years.