winging it
Example Sentences
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And yet, to some degree, O’Rourke’s campaign was still winging it.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
They’re still winging it at this point, unsigned and with no representation, but “winging it has served us well,” Olin said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mr. Awoke’s material is rich and his writing is stately, but as a storyteller he seems to be winging it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
"The bottom line is, we've gone into great detail with them about the planning. We've described it to them. In fact, it's not just winging it," he told reporters after meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
From Barron's ● Jan. 7, 2026
Because my father left when I was three, I have no idea what a father is supposed to do, so I’m winging it.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
