1.   And then suddenly, last month, after the mediation of former President Jimmy Carter, Kim softened his position.

2.   And there is no indication in any quarter that the US is willing to soften its position.

3.   At that point, some of them may be willing to soften their position on censure.

4.   At the same time, there were signs yesterday that the company was softening its position.

5.   After protests from fellow Republicans over the idea of an early congressional vote on school prayer, Rep. Newt Gingrich seemed to soften his position on the issue Monday.

6.   Both sides appeared to soften their positions.

7.   But after a White House meeting with Bush, members of Congress indicated that Bush might soften his position.

8.   But a senior U.S. official said Friday night that Russia also appeared to have softened its position on the issue of stationed forces.

9.   But briefing reporters after the press conference, Deputy Secretary of State Strobe Talbott stressed that Putin had not softened his position.

10.   But Wednesday the OAU softened its position, saying in a final declaration that Britain and Zimbabwe needed to search together for a solution.