After some initial conflict, both sides realized that neither would yield easily.

The initial conflicts are resolved and the men become companions-in-arms.

Their initial conflicts and complications eventually develop into a firm friendship.

After initial conflict, a truce was struck between the two groups.

After an initial conflict they fall in love.

Beyond the initial conflict, the complexity of the relationship between the machines and their creators is another ongoing theme throughout the story.

Bush won the initial conflict in a brilliant display of strength.

Since that initial conflict, the two men have made peace.

Though he was defeated in his initial conflict against Gryme.

Despite their initial conflicts with the police, Sonic and his friends are hailed as heroes.