"There was a potential conflict of interest and they were asked to immediately cease their private business," he said.

Any outside interference in the country had to cease immediately.

For one such as I, to believe is to shape reality, and so the voices immediately ceased.

Ten days later when he walked out looking better than ever the rumours ceased immediately.

"This you will do, or all our negotiations cease immediately and we go back to war."

We urge that all violations of human rights cease immediately.

The 10-member committee, composed of experts from around the world, said such practices should "cease immediately."

There is, of course, only one possible response: to immediately cease all negotiations with Turkey.

Once he was out of sight, the yelling ceased immediately.

"I can see you,"she cried, which immediately ceased to be the truth.