During his time in Western Australia, Milne made no claim to military rank, initially preferring to be known simply as Robert Milne.

Holmes initially preferred a route starting at Lake Wakatipu and running northwest, but the decision was instead made to start from Te Anau.

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church initially preferring the continued use of Old Church Slavonic.

Also known as "The Gray Men", they are a human culture who initially prefer domination to coexistence.

Matthew was also interested but Anna initially preferred Carl after they learned to work together.

Roberts was not the consortium's first choice, with J. C. Waite initially preferred.

His instinct for privacy is such that he initially preferred to offer a drawing in lieu of being photographed for this article.

Mr. Reich, whose 70th birthday last fall was honored with extensive celebrations, initially preferred his music to be performed by his own ensemble.

The bank initially preferred the role of a regional bank in the Thanjavur District Tamil Nadu.

People unfamiliar with the area initially prefer Fort Greene "because it's closer to the subway line and Fort Greene Park," she said.