ad hoc

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This ad hoc demand puzzled the Saudis and other rulers—who consider themselves allied with the U.S. and who are hoping for an end to the war.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

It took an ad hoc international tribunal that established its own rules to do it.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

England used a specialist fielding coach during the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka and T20 World Cup, though Key confirmed additions to the backroom staff would continue on an ad hoc basis.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Qatar has halted all flying indefinitely, while the two main Emirati airlines have been operating only a handful of ad hoc flights, while keeping their regularly scheduled flights grounded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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