Although the answer will not be clear for some time, the initial signs are promising.

But the initial signs are promising and should be pursued.

I hope that this year will be a positive one; however, in truth, the initial signs are only partially encouraging.

But experts said that initial signs suggest the transition has been orderly so far.

The internet also revealed initial signs of public dissatisfaction with the electoral methods.

The initial signs were a little scary, as was not unusual when political factors interfered with economic forces.

Now they are trying for a second comeback, and the initial signs are encouraging.

The initial signs in Chad have not been promising.

Initial encouraging signs that he would come out of the coma and recover faded.

After initial signs of accord between Eastern's management and its unions, tensions have risen again.