But now that polls show the public increasingly opposed to linking 9/11 to the war in Iraq, he has softened his stance.

But some analysts said China was nonetheless unlikely to soften its stance.

And the mayor does not appear to have softened his stance on other taxes for this year.

But he has softened his stance considerably over the years.

Under the present circumstances, there is no chance that he would soften his stance.

He sought upon his own initiative to soften the captive's stance.

The New York agency began softening its stance in the late 1980's.

He denies that a possible bout with cancer has softened his political stance.

But there are signs that they may soften their stance.

A year later they softened their stance and agreed to eight trees.