Sentence examples for the initial say from inspiring English sources

But Nick Clegg asserted that the party with most seats and votes should have the initial say.

However, having stated before the election that the party with the most seats should have the initial say on forming a government, Clegg announced his intention to begin talks with the Conservative Party.

It helped explain why many attendees could be seen taking notes, including Kevin Johnson, the smart former pro basketball player who is the mayor of Sacramento, Ca. Munger very agreeably plays second fiddle to his more garrulous partner at the gathering, even tending to pass on many questions after Buffett has had the initial say.

"I've heard the initials," said Yolanda Lem, a poll inspector who lives nearby.

"All the initial looks say it looks pretty good," said Rear Adm. Craig Quigley, a Pentagon spokesman.

None of the initial reviews say that the Kindle Fire is better than the iPad — because it isn't.

The initial reports said sixteen; the military's charge sheet says seventeen.

"I do all the initial stuff," said Ms. Ranieri.

Imports to the United States fell 12.9percentt -- not 15.2percentt, as the initial report said -- in the third quarter.

At least eight people were hurt in the initial brawl, said Tahir Naveed, a police officer.

The initial diagnosis said that Yao would be sidelined 8 to 12 weeks.