makeshift
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Elsewhere, police dismantled a makeshift barrier erected by protesters blockading western Galway docks.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
However, he was carried around the stadium on a makeshift throne during a "meet the audience" segment, suggesting his torn ligament hasn't completely healed.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
On Aug. 15, 2021, Pearlene collapsed and died in the makeshift bathroom of a trailer in Los Angeles County that had no running water or electricity, according to prosecutors.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Unless an airfield was available, a makeshift one would need to be set up to bring equipment in and take the nuclear material out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
John didn’t speak, he just panted down his fear while the makeshift tea brewed, then took the cup with a nod as I said, “It’ll quiet you.”
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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