The phrase "asking for the immediate" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts where someone is requesting something to be done right away, but it is not a common expression.
Example: "The manager is asking for the immediate resolution of the issue to avoid further complications."
Alternatives: "requesting immediate action" or "seeking prompt attention".
OTTAWA — Canada's largest commercial television network is asking for the immediate release of an Afghan employee who it has been told is being detained by the United States military.
We are asking for the immediate removal of Tim Wolfe".
CNN's victory was in response to a temporary restraining order asking for the immediate restoration of Acosta's press pass.
Suleiman eventually wrote an ultimatum to Charles, asking for the immediate release of Francis and demanding a yearly tax from the Holy Roman Empire; when this was not forthcoming, the Ottomans launched an invasion of Hungary in the summer of 1526, aiming to reach Vienna.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias, who is running for President Obama's former seat, once again voiced his support for the gay community on Monday, telling a group of supporters that he will launch of a petition asking for the immediate repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".
Under the rules of the tribunal, the Netherlands can ask for the immediate release of the ship and its passengers, which include a British film-maker, Keiron Bryan, and a Russian photographer.
'Mr. B. asked for the immediate consideration of the bill, and briefly explained its character.
Dujarric said the UN chief had "asked for the immediate replacement of the force commander", Ondieki.
On May 10th, he met the kidnappers and asked for the immediate release of a German woman who is gravely ill.
It asks for the immediate restoration of Acosta's credential, or restoration pending a hearing before a "neutral" arbiter.
It has also become increasingly common for funding agencies to ask for the immediate commercial impact or translational potential in basic science grant applications.
