They were alarmed by press reports to the effect that you had already softened your position.

"My own reading," she said, "is that they have softened their position somewhat to try and find ways to move forward."

This latest Israeli action seems unlikely to soften their position.

With enough time he was certain Jackson would soften his position and consent to the approach.

Subsequently, the Soviet Union softened its position to 12 months.

Within 12 months though the government had softened its position.

In interviews last week, Secret Service officials softened their position.

Maybe the time he had spent with a crew half full of scientists had softened his position a little.

"It shows she has softened her position, and it's an immediate response to the people's demands."

And they have softened their announced position on the restructuring, saying there is some room for flexibility.