This can make it difficult to find funding. Many entrepreneurs have to deal with a lot of initial rejection.

VOA: standard.2010.01.31

"I made it clear today to my team that I want our initial reviews completed this week,"

VOA: standard.2010.01.05

"The initial commitment of the private sector to this campaign is more than $260 million,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.24

The Pentagon announced Monday that about 1,500 U.S.Marines are expected to arrive in Afghanistan later this month, the initial elements of the 30,000 troop surge authorized by President Obama last week.

VOA: standard.2009.12.08