1.   Americans have softened their views on homosexuality and premarital sex during the past two decades, but they remain steadfastly opposed to adultery.

2.   But not all government officials have softened their views.

3.   CHANGE OF HEART ON CRIMINALS A poll released by the American Civil Liberties Union has found that Americans are softening their views about how to treat criminals.

4.   He softened his views on methadone, agreeing for the first time that some addicts will continue to need this chemical crutch to stay off heroin.

5.   I used to believe it was, but several visits there have softened my view.

6.   Manson responded by not softening his views.

7.   Many analysts expect the bank will soften its view on inflation following recent evidence of moderating economic growth.

8.   Many of the old landowners associated with death squads have softened their views or left the party.

9.   On Thursday Pitt softened his views somewhat.

10.   The toughest that Cheney offered was when he criticized Lieberman for softening his views on violence in the entertainment industry, a charge Lieberman denied.