91.   But he has signaled willingness to soften his stance against minorities since dropping the Bosnian Serb rebels he initially backed, and adopting the role of Balkan peacemaker.

92.   But he softened his stance after the Bulls beat the Utah Jazz to win their sixth title.

93.   But Cuban President Fidel Castro softened that stance after his country was hit hard by Hurricane Michelle.

94.   But faced with international condemnation and threats by the United States and the European Union to cut off vital development aid, the rebels softened their stance.

95.   But facing stern international condemnation, the rebels already appeared to be softening their stance.

96.   But he recently has softened his stance.

97.   But he said he does not believe Taiwan should soften its stance under Chinese threat.

98.   But Russia has been softening its stance recently.

99.   But faced with international condemnation and threats by the United States and the European Union to cut off aid, the rebel soldiers appeared to soften their stance.

100.   But he has signaled willingness to soften his stance against minorities since dropping the Bosnian Serb rebels he initially backed and adopting the role of Balkan peacemaker.