Initiative by Paul vs Paul's Initiative

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Paul's initiative' is the more common and natural way to express the idea that the initiative belongs to Paul. 'Initiative by Paul' can be used in a more formal or specific context where the emphasis is on the action of taking the initiative.

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Initiative by Paul

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday English. It may be used in formal or specific contexts.

This phrase can be used to emphasize the action of taking the initiative, especially in a formal or specific context.

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Gernot Erler answered a supplementary by Paul Rübig.
Hans Winkler answered the question and supplementaries by Paul Rübig and Richard Seeber.
Amendments 122-124 were tabled by Paul Rübig and others.
Dark Guardian's being played by Paul Trisko.
There are some sketches by Paul Berthier, all his notebooks.
A play in one act by Paul Kinsey.
"Nine lives" by Paul Varjak.
It's a picture by Paul Klee.
It's a picture by Paul Klee.
His mythos had clearly been affected by Paul's death.
And another great matte painting by Paul and Christina.
It also consistently welcomes initiatives by stakeholders.
E-2226/03 by Paul Rübig and Harald Ettl to the Commission
Franco Frattini (Vice-President of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Paul Rübig, David Martin and Alexander Nuno Alvaro.
Jacques Barrot (Vice-President of the Commission) answered the question and a supplementary by Paul Rübig.
Nº 637/2006 by Paul-Hubert Mönnig (German) on environmental pollution in Sicily
You know, there's a very interesting passage in a book by Paul Cohen, the American historian.
Why are you so threatened by Paul?
Why so few pieces by Paul Berthier?
This short film was made using works painted by Paul Gauguin at the end of the 19th century.

Alternatives:

action taken by Paul
initiative undertaken by Paul
Paul's proactive action

Paul's Initiative

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express that the initiative belongs to Paul.

This phrase is commonly used to indicate that the initiative belongs to Paul.

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Paul's marriage was falling apart.
Patrol's sitting on Paul's apartment.
Paul's birthday is coming up.
I was responsible for Paul's death.
I hope Paul's seen this.
So... You know about paul's act.
Motel manager says Paul's been renting here for three weeks.
The flash drive from Paul's toolbox.
Found some photos on Paul's computer.
A friend of Paul's, a cybernetic sculptor.
I've taken care of preserving Paul's memory.
She was Paul's last great passion.
That's Paul's last sketch.
Paul's sister Alia matured at a frightening rate.
- That? Paul's kitchen.
No, Paul's a friend.
Paul's not your dad, Jack.
I put the poison in Paul's brandy.
The uncle broke young Paul's collar bone.
And Paul's a real lady-killer.

Alternatives:

the initiative belonging to Paul
Paul's proactive move
Paul's innovative action

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Initiative by Paul vs Paul's Initiative