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impromptu

[im-promp-too, -tyoo] / ɪmˈprɒmp tu, -tyu /




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Impromptu barricades block off both ends of the block.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Impromptu left tackle Christian Hilborn did a nice job of clearing pathways, as did redshirt sophomore Rod Tialavea, who subbed in for injured tackle Esa Pole.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

Others could blend in with a chamber music program, like Serenade in E flat, or Impromptu No. 1 in C minor, which shares its name with one of Schubert’s most famous piano solos.

From New York Times • May 25, 2023

Impromptu music should not have surprised anyone, given the party's campaign pledge to set up an inquiry to find out "if the Hokey Cokey is really what it's all about".

From BBC • May 4, 2021

Impromptu visits from Theo aren’t unusual, but it’s barely six o’clock in the morning and I know his first class doesn’t start until half past eight.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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