Nasution criticized Yani's soft stance and relations between the two soured.

He was criticized for his soft stance against Turkey and especially for praising in public the American intervention on the issue .

The international diplomatic corps, rather than criticizing the election as was done with other apparently rigged polls in post-Soviet states, has adopted a softer stance.

Stanley said he hopes that some day history will take a softer stance against Arnold in light of his many accomplishments.

Reed pointed out that despite his apparent soft stance on disciplinary matters, the club has handed out fines for various infractions by players.

More recently the Argentine society has taken a softer stance.

Wahid also wanted to adopt a softer stance towards Aceh by having less military personnel on the ground.

Steinbrenner took a softer stance on Giambi, who has a strained left hamstring and missed the past four games but was the designated hitter today.

The Mayor's softer stance comes as he faces a campaign for re-election.

It might be assumed that he would take take a softer stance about teaching history at the college level, his level.