improvise

Example Sentences

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“We would improvise a lot, so we always had the rules as a guidance.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

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 good performer will be familiar with dozens of ragas and can improvise music — traditional classical music in India is improvised — using the accepted format for each raga.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones