speak extemporaneously
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Appearing to speak extemporaneously, he fell short of an apology.
From The Guardian • Mar. 11, 2020
“Being able to speak extemporaneously gave me the confidence to pick up the ball when it was thrown at me,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2019
Then, for three to five minutes, the contestant must speak extemporaneously about an article or an amendment selected from a container.
From The New Yorker • Feb. 11, 2019
Mr. Latimer said that while Mr. Trump enjoys a strong economy and policy victories, like tax cuts, aimed at his base, it’s probably easier for him to speak extemporaneously.
From New York Times • May 2, 2018
Coach Simmons sometimes called on students to speak extemporaneously.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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