After initial struggles, private equity firms are way up on the learning curve.

He had initial struggles coping with college life, especially at a military school where upperclassmen put mental and physical pressures on freshmen.

And, after some initial struggle, hospitals would be stronger for their independence from Federal handouts.

It is quite likely that the initial struggle was more violent than this story relates.

After the initial struggle over the hips, it pulled away easily from her legs.

Once you get past the initial struggles, your personal evolution should really speed up.

Bound together by Southwest's initial struggle to survive, they are reluctant to end careers that for many of the 17 have defined their lives.

It did a heroic job on my roommate's area rug despite initial struggles.

My guess is the initial struggle was fast, focused.

The two might avoid close contact during the initial struggle, with each fighting for a grip on his opponent's legs or arms.