improvise

Example Sentences

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In war-devastated Gaza, where construction materials are scarce, Ayub had to improvise to build his small training facility.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

There’s a satisfaction in the challenge, in proving to myself that I can stretch ingredients, improvise a meal, and still feel taken care of.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Further requirements for the Father Christmas role generally include infinite patience, an ability to improvise, and tolerance for repetition.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

A shortage of massive holiday lawn ornaments at Home Depot is forcing would-be Clark Griswolds to improvise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

We do tend to improvise things like this as we go along, but it is clear that we can pick and choose.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas