improvised
Example Sentences
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A new study led by researchers at the University of Bologna suggests that the markings were far more organized than simple scratches or improvised decorations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
One, who said he was aged 17, pointed out an improvised structure of bars and pallets where he and his friends had been sleeping.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
He said he did not see a handle and compared its appearance to an improvised prison shank.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Her other son was saved from flying glass by an improvised wooden barrier by his bed; he escaped with only minor cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
The kitchen didn’t have enough mugs, so they improvised.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
