111.   The government gradually softened its position, with the initial suspicion developing into the latest promise of dialogue.

112.   The government gradually softened its position on the truce, with the initial suspicion developing into a promise of dialogue.

113.   The moves appeared aimed at softening Taliban positions in preparation for storming the city.

114.   The Israeli leader, speaking to Israel TV, said he was willing to soften his position on a West Bank troop withdrawal.

115.   The newspaper said the Palestinians rejected the idea, but were expected to soften their position.

116.   The outline adheres to long-standing Palestinian positions, such as seeking traditionally Arab east Jerusalem as capital of a Palestinian state, but softens some positions in writing.

117.   The official said Rabin has softened his position on dismantling settlements.

118.   The Palestinians initially said they would not agree to changes, but in recent days had softened their position.

119.   The Palestinians initially said they would not agree to changes, but in recent days have softened their position.

120.   The proposal indicated Netanyahu, a staunch opponent of Palestinian statehood, was softening his positions.