Sentences with Makeshift

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9 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Makeshift'

Due to a sudden power outage, the family had to rely on makeshift candles made from old wax and strings.

Facing a broken zipper on her backpack, Sarah had to fashion a makeshift closure using safety pins and string.

After the earthquake, the residents built makeshift barricades from rubble to secure their homes from potential looters.

When the conference room lacked a projector screen, the presenter improvised with a makeshift one using a blank wall and a bedsheet.

During the blackout, the family illuminated the room with makeshift lanterns crafted from Mason jars, candles, and decorative beads.

When the microphone failed at the concert, the lead singer resorted to a makeshift megaphone crafted from a rolled-up poster.

During the outdoor concert, attendees sat on makeshift benches fashioned from logs and planks to enjoy the music.

Without a proper podium, the speaker used a makeshift one created by stacking sturdy books on a table for the academic conference.

The archaeologists, lacking excavation tools, improvised makeshift shovels from sturdy branches to uncover ancient artifacts.

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