ad hoc

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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

"This was a completely ad hoc and non-political visit, and both appreciated the opportunity to meet with you, learn more about the organisation, and hear about the important work you carry out," it continued.

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

Qatar has halted all flying indefinitely, while the two main Emirati airlines have been operating only a handful of ad hoc flights, while keeping their regularly scheduled flights grounded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The ad hoc village that would serve as our home for the next six weeks sat at the head of a natural amphitheater delineated by forbidding mountain walls.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer