1.   Having searched this field to the best of my ability I left with the intention to return at the earliest opportunity.

2.   He Decided to leave school at the earliest opportunity.

3.   If you are wrongfully dismissed, you should therefore seek alternative employment at the earliest opportunity.

4.   It should be noted that this type of shelf should be replaced with something more suitable at the earliest opportunity.

5.   The need for additional staff should be identified at the earliest opportunity after consideration of alternative means of meeting the shortfall.

6.   Their intention is assessed as being to seize the oil installations at the earliest opportunity.

7.   Whatever the circumstances an open and frank discussion must take place between the new employee and her manager at the earliest opportunity.

8.   Theodora reverted to the subject of money at the earliest possible opportunity.

9.   I trust you will take the earliest opportunity to make a full apology.

10.   A main aim of that rescheduling had been to allow Gorbachev at the earliest opportunity to push through reforms and install a more sympathetic central committee.