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

In March, Key suggested they will not make any full-time appointments and instead will continue to use a rotating cast on an ad hoc basis.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

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

The Troper is not unique, though: between about 650 and 1000, an ad hoc system of small, above-the-text markings became more common in chant books all over Western Europe.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall