extemporize

Example Sentences

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Historically, chanteys – which are also spelled as "shanties" or "chanties" – began with a sing-out by a crew member recognized as "the chanteyman," usually someone prized for his voice and ability to extemporize.

From Salon

In late August, near the end of his somnolent address on the South Front of the White House accepting the Republican nomination, Trump extemporized: "The fact is, we're here – and they're not."

From Salon

In late August, near the end of a somnolent address on the South Lawn of the White House, accepting the Republican nomination, Trump extemporized: “The fact is, we’re here – and they’re not.”

From The Guardian

Harris has proven to be an effective if uneven debater, performing better when she has a scripted line of attack than when she has to extemporize.

From Los Angeles Times

That meant players were able to extemporize, to take chances without being accused of departing too far from the team playbook.

From Washington Times