The phrase "a greater initial" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing something that has a larger or more significant starting point, such as an amount, value, or condition.
Example: "To achieve better results, we need to invest a greater initial amount in the project."
Alternatives: "a larger starting" or "a higher initial".
There is a precedent in marine environments that AOB/AOA are able to outcompete cyanobacteria for ammonium (Boyett et al. 2013), which may suggest that a greater initial abundance of AOB/AOA initially may preclude sufficient cyanobacterial growth for successful cultivation.
Under sagging deflection loading, the composite subassembly showed a greater initial stiffness than the steel subassembly.
With a greater initial investment, you can also save on cooling and heating and reduce greenhouse gases by replacing old windows, furnaces and air-conditioners.
When combined with a cross uplift restraint, the MPCFS offers numerous virtues such as increased uplift stability, a greater initial yielding force, and resonance-dodge ability during near-fault earthquakes (variable frequency).
This accelerated spread of heating, combined with the general direction of heat being transported by winds, results in a greater initial monsoonal activity over the Arabian Sea (at late springtime), where a real frontal situation often occurs, than over the Bay of Bengal.
The appearance of radiolucent lines and osteolysis was related to a greater initial wear, greater mean wear, and greater wear at the end of follow-up.
"I think at least it's a great initial move," he said, "and we'll see what happens now".
FYRE had a great initial customer experience.
AMLG: It seems that Rwanda has been a great initial test bed.
And for some businesses such as tourism, France is actually a great initial market.
For example, for a new investor to the space, a great initial investment may simply involve finding a great fund manager.
