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ad hoc

[ad hok, ahd hohk] / æd ˈhɒk, ɑd ˈhoʊk /
ADJECTIVE
for a specific purpose
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Emirates, Etihad and Flydubai are operating an increasing number of ad hoc flights aimed at moving cargo and repatriating passengers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“We have never raised objections to particular military operations nor attempted to limit use of our technology in an ad hoc manner,” he said in a blog post.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Parking is handled ad hoc, on a first-come, first-served basis.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

These ad hoc coalitions are not restricted to defence alone.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“The ants were adding nutrients to the mud and hastening the reestablishment of less ad hoc food chains,” he wrote.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone