on the spur of the moment

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At times, five of Abbey Road's famed studios were in use, with collaborations springing up on the spur of the moment.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

All the lights were on for maintenance, so on the spur of the moment he decided to walk inside and look around.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Many years ago, my husband and I decided on the spur of the moment to see a Broadway show.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2021

Bernard Ssembatya said he had been driving by when he spotted the Red Cross’s white tent and went in for a jab on the spur of the moment.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2021

Ernest had bought it on the spur of the moment in 1950 as “a place where he could get away from the telephone and the pressures of his regular work,” Molly recalled.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik