ad hoc

Example Sentences

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This ad hoc demand puzzled the Saudis and other rulers—who consider themselves allied with the U.S. and who are hoping for an end to the war.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

It is natural that the carousel nature of her coaching choices - burning through several full-time coaches, as well as ad hoc guidance - has swung back to almost the very start.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It took an ad hoc international tribunal that established its own rules to do it.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

“That makes it all the more concerning for those using weight-loss drugs in an ad hoc or unregistered way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

But Yoshida worried that the odds of getting their ad hoc pumping system going again would be slim if they stopped.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland