1.   In the last two days, the White House position hardened even more.

2.   In the meantime, countries like Iran and Libya are still fighting against a big production increase and their positions have hardened in recent days.

3.   Moreover, positions have hardened on some of the major issues.

4.   Once the season is lost, the incentive for an agreement lessens greatly and positions harden.

5.   The positions harden.

6.   Yes, friends said, but it was also a man whose position had hardened considerably over the last few months.

7.   Positions hardened last week on both sides of the dispute.

8.   Positions hardened Thursday on both sides of the dispute.

9.   As the strike grew and positions hardened financial markets reacted to fears the strike would spread to the private sector.

10.   Feingold said, because once lawmakers begin fund raising for the next election, positions will harden against the measure.