And despite the initial chaos, observers said it was reasonably free and fair.

During the initial chaos, up to 50 people managed to flee and alert authorities to the situation.

Out of the initial chaos and without communicating, the workers had created order.

Darkness, and the initial chaos as news of the king's death stunned the city, made possible Kane's escape.

However, after the initial chaos had abated and communications re-established, losses were calculated to be much less.

Many factors contributed to the initial chaos.

Moreover, the successful resolution did not emerge from this unimproved initial chaos.

The police kept potential looters at bay in the initial chaos and the streets have dried out, so essential work can be done.

I am a fossil dating from the beginning of the world: not all of its elements have completely crystallized, and initial chaos still shows through.

But out of the initial chaos emerged a hesitant order.