41.   After years of sharp criticism over human rights violations, Jakarta softened its position early this year.

42.   After Pastrana spoke, however, the government appeared to be softening its position.

43.   And there are signs that he may be softening his position.

44.   Arafat stopped Friday in Cairo to ask the Egyptians to pressure Israel to soften its position in the negotiations, according to his spokesman Nabil Abu Redeinah.

45.   Both sides softened positions on other core issues, including refugees and borders.

46.   Both sides have softened their positions in the last two weeks.

47.   Both have attended Hollywood fund-raisers during the campaign and critics have accused them of softening their position on regulation of the industry while collecting money from it.

48.   But according to the agency Aragones hinted that the Federation could soften its position.

49.   But he has softened his position under international pressure to keep from jeopardizing the already troubled Middle East peace process.

50.   But Israel appeared to soften its position Monday.