61.   The recent good news about inflation has also prompted some of the biggest bears among Wall Street economists to soften their stance somewhat.

62.   The Republicans still control Congress, but worried about losing the Latino vote the GOP has softened its stance on issues such as welfare and immigration reform.

63.   The union softened its stance on reaching industry-standard wages by agreeing to the new contract.

64.   The willingness of influential members of Congress to soften their stance on benefits for vulnerable immigrants may also reflect a broad national indifference to the issue of immigration.

65.   There are some signs that the government may be softening its stance in an attempt to mollify business leaders.

66.   They have now softened their stance.

67.   When pressed on the issue, for example, Ms. Myers said she did not think Clinton should soften his stance.

68.   When free-marketeers complained, he softened his stance and immediately drew heat from conservatives leery of one-worldism.

69.   Whiteman softens her stance ever so slightly and allows for the possibility.

70.   Williams then softened his stance and wound up talking about talented speakers.