The Portuguese arrived on the island in 1505 and were initially welcomed by the king.

In a district that has few high-quality middle schools and a growing population of young children, the expansion plan was initially welcomed.

Anna is initially welcomed by Chris's friends and seems to be finding happiness.

The challenge grants were initially welcomed last year as an innovative way to stretch government dollars.

Although initially warmly welcomed, his tenure in Massachusetts was difficult.

Amin was initially welcomed both within Uganda and by the international community.

It initially welcomed foreign investment into "special economic zones".

The presence of communism was not initially welcomed by the merchants of the town.

The British government initially welcomed this demonstration of American resolve.

A senior Belgrade official initially welcomed the findings and termed them constructive.