I would like to say that this is an initial discussion.

After initial discussions, the two sides will take a break.

Again perhaps an initial discussion which does focus on the differences to get that out of the way might be helpful.

We must now close our initial discussion on the point regarding Wednesday.

One source said the initial discussions about the deal were all casual.

He left after the initial discussions and was not present when the chiefs signed.

In an initial discussion, he agreed that military commissions should be an option, the officials said.

He said that after some initial discussion, the group had raised no objections to the sharing of information.

There was plenty of initial discussion about how the interiors should feel.

Initial discussions have taken place on joint purchasing and providing.