off-the-cuff
Example Sentences
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The US president has been commenting on the conflict almost in real time in seemingly off-the-cuff exchanges with reporters, including from AFP, who call his cell phone.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Besides, there’s ample evidence that unvarnished, off-the-cuff statements can hurt musicians more than they help.
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
Delivering off-the-cuff banter in reaction to news of the moment — a requirement for morning TV news — was not his strong suit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
His work, like his life, seemed like a running improvisation, and the prose work that became “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” offers a nod to the author’s off-the-cuff sensibility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
“You know stomach ailments, sir,” I say, attempting an off-the-cuff improv.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
