on the spur of the moment

Example Sentences

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Stokes admitted his toss decision was made on the spur of the moment, influenced by the clouds that covered Hamilton on Saturday morning.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

Maybe on the spur of the moment, you buy it for them.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

“If you send a sporadic message, on the spur of the moment, to patients and get their hopes up, it’s irresponsible no matter how you try to turn it.”

From Washington Post • May 3, 2022

Many years ago, my husband and I decided on the spur of the moment to see a Broadway show.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2021

He was used to thinking on his feet during debates, coming up with just the right words on the spur of the moment.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow