He made an effort to sound positive, trying to seize the initiative.

At all times, he tried to score quickly and seize the initiative in a game.

Black seized the initiative and went on to win in 14 more moves.

His only chance was to seize and hold the initiative.

We have seized the initiative from the men of violence.

We in this debate are urging you to seize the initiative.

I would like to seize the initiative and turn once again to the Council.

"But we never seized the initiative in America and that was one of the mistakes my family made."

He's seized the initiative and turned it around on his own terms.

Our only chance is to seize the initiative and throw them off balance.