Despite initial skepticism from city and state leaders, the event eventually gained local support.

After some initial skepticism, this is well accepted within the club now.

After some initial skepticism, they eventually all believe him.

After much initial skepticism, the Bush administration embraced this program.

But as the plan has progressed, initial skepticism seems to have given way to an appreciation of potential advantages.

The results, he said, have won him over to life coaching, despite his initial skepticism.

Neighborhood residents say that despite their initial skepticism, they believe the Ruins will once again become homes.

There was some initial skepticism about such a significant shift.

Some advocacy groups, however, expressed initial skepticism about the plan.

Despite initial skepticism, crew members from throughout the ship join the project.