"The Marquis just told me that he wants his employees to display initiative," said Nighthawk with a smile.

He noted that lower-ranking generals displayed little initiative because there were too many regulations.

Sheen looked and felt as nice, and she had displayed astonishing initiative.

She did it too well and displayed too much initiative and raw nerve-and ruthlessness.

You may disagree with McMullen's brand of frozen hardball, but he displayed initiative.

Such an expedient would certainly reduce the cry of nepotism', and give young men and women a chance to display initiative and ability.

They are also displaying considerable initiative.

Lt. Conn then attacked various other targets, displaying conspicuous skill and initiative.

He has displayed great courage and initiative, and has destroyed at least four enemy aircraft.

These recent advances show that the European Union is displaying initiative and ambition with regard to services of general interest.