11.   While that case was percolating through the courts, the FDA softened its stand on off-label promotions.

12.   Pakistani Islamic groups said Saturday that they were outraged that Iran had softened its stand toward British writer Salman Rushdie.

13.   Ahmad has warned that Bank Negara would not soften its stand in wanting to rationalise the banking and finance sector into fewer but financially and operationally stronger players.

14.   Also, Israeli hard-line Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, seemed to have softened his stands regarding the peace with the Arabs.

15.   An extremist group that backs the BJP is raising funds to build a temple at the site, but the BJP has softened its stand on the issue.

16.   As a permanent council member, Washington could veto any attempt to soften that stand.

17.   But Kofi Annan held out hope Iraq may soften its stand if it receives a hearing from the Security Council.

18.   But he has softened his stand since taking office last year, saying Taiwan will not pursue independence unless China attacks.

19.   But in power Welfare has softened its stand.

20.   But it appeared they may soften their stand by trying to find a legal way to get him out before June elections.