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ad hoc

adjective as in for a specific purpose

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This happens in formal meetings, more informal conversations and ad hoc.

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Various female drivers have taken on races in America's IndyCar series on an ad hoc basis, with little success.

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After learning about the port’s expansion plans, he hosted an ad hoc meeting at his home.

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To their credit, lawmakers in Dover have repeatedly tried to rectify the inconsistent outcomes of the once-revered court through ad hoc legislative responses.

Meanwhile, millions of unionized 9-to-5 jobs have disappeared, leaving many Americans working longer shifts, holding down multiple jobs or picking up ad hoc work in the gig economy.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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