But it is only a beginning. John Kress of the Smithsonian says that, while science accepts evolution, debate continues.

VOA: special.2009.12.01

That is one example. The animal is only the catalyst. That is the beginning of many other things that follow."

VOA: special.2010.06.22

At the White House, President Obama noted that Sunday's voting was only the beginning of a long process.

VOA: special.2010.03.13

At the beginning of the talks, the United States was not sure if it wanted all or only part of the Philippines.

VOA: special.2010.07.22

But United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the Copenhagen Accord is only a beginning.

VOA: special.2009.12.26

"We weren't professionals in the beginning. They just took us in and we've gotten to watch not only what we have done with them but what they've done with a lot of other fabulous performers and musicians here on Maui.

VOA: special.2011.05.09

"From the beginning of the program, there was only one focused and all-important purpose: we sought and we obtained specific information on terrorist plans,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.24

Police Commissioner Kelly suggested more arrests are possible saying, "this investigation is only just beginning.

VOA: standard.2009.09.20

They'll come back at the beginning of September and hope to share not only their summer experiences, but also another term in Congress, and another year rooming together.

VOA: standard.2010.08.07

"It is two separate issues; we clarified our position from the beginning, that this moratorium is only for 10 months and direct talks is a very important issue for both sides,not only for Israel.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

"So we are only now beginning to be in a position to have the assets in place and the strategy or the military approach in place to begin to implement the strategy and this is going to take some time,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.03