impromptu
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Lincoln never delivered a formal Fourth of July oration, yet his impromptu remarks on July 7, 1863—offered to serenaders on the White House lawn—invoked the principle of human equality announced “eighty odd years” ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
While an impromptu trip to New York seems unlikely, Pope Leo XIV's public schedule is clear on May 21.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Hull’s homage to Spirit was seen by more than 1 million people on the Points Guy’s Instagram account — and hundreds of commenters shared their own impromptu eulogies.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
My husband and I burst out laughing – not at that scene, or the clerk’s impromptu theatrics, but at this injection of delight into an otherwise mundane errand.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
There might be an impromptu celebration including Snow Delights of different flavors, all raised in a toast to Duane’s accomplishment.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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