TI1 settle at half a million, no more," came back the immediate reply.

A light rap on the wood brought an immediate reply.

There was no immediate reply, and then finally he said, "How long have we been here?"

When there was no immediate reply, Nicole started crawling in his direction.

In immediate reply, one tight white ball of light after another was hurled past him from behind.

When there was no immediate reply, he stepped back, prepared to wait.

Messages left for a Detroit spokesman brought no immediate reply.

There was no immediate reply from the acting science officer.

The lieutenant, who was lost in thought, made no immediate reply.

Then she left her number at Motel 6, just in case the lawyer wanted a more immediate reply.