1.   And even some Republicans who are tempering their support of the contract now said they would push for it once they were in office.

2.   Biggs, who directs global investing strategy, tempered his support for stocks by reminding clients of earlier comments that U.S. Treasury bonds offer better value than stocks.

3.   But even many of those behind the project temper their support with a note of caution.

4.   But it tempers that support with the message that gun ownership requires great responsibility.

5.   Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia bluntly told President Bush that the United States must temper its support for Israel or face serious consequences throughout the Arab world.

6.   Giuliani had initially defended Pellegrini, then tempered his support when an autopsy determined that the victim had been shot in the back.

7.   In New York on Friday, bonds pared gains after remarks by Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin spurred concern the Clinton administration is tempering its support for a strong dollar.

8.   The comments sparked concern that the Clinton administration is tempering its support for a strong dollar on the eve of the meeting.

9.   The current chancellor, Ramon C. Cortines, has also supported the initiative, although his support is more tempered.

10.   That support however is tempered by persistent selling by foreign funds.