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improv

[im-prov] / ˈɪm prɒv /














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It was part of an improv exercise aimed at helping scientists amp up their presentations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

And, much like improv, bread pudding can absolutely fall flat.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

A lot of what you see between the two of them is just improv.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

He told Vanity Fair it was the hardest role he had played because he didn't have the "ability to improv and be spontaneous".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Mother was going to perform what is known in the improv world as a Harold.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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