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

An ad hoc City Council committee has met almost every week since March to study the tax’s impact and possible changes, which voters would have to approve.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

From Salon • May 18, 2026

She decided to take over when the previous concession holder, who she said ran an "ad hoc" service, stopped operating.

From BBC • May 16, 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