Sentence examples for makeshift means from inspiring English sources

They represent a "virtually unexplored visual vernacular, a world of makeshift means and primitive methods, of gestural madness and unruly visions, of piety and poetry and a million private plagiarisms".

A sign says All Bar One and another says HSBC and another says Lloyds" – but the makeshift means of survival in a post-apocalyptic city are not novel (and I couldn't help wondering about the water supply in a tower block with no power or heating).

Lack of regulation and the poor construction of makeshift mines means accidents are relatively frequent.

It was a makeshift road meant to scar the island enough to sour the federal government.

Behind them and opposite the judge were the five inmates who had chosen to attend the hearing, each shackled at the hands and feet and each in a makeshift cubicle meant to separate them.

It's ebullient and extravagant, but with that makeshift feel that means this is, spiritually if not aesthetically, a lo-fi record designed to appeal to heartbroken bedroom indie kids everywhere.

From ED waiting room to an ED bed took a mean time of 209 min. The mean number of makeshift beds was 3.1.

By "inartificial", Evelyn meant unplanned and makeshift, the result of organic growth and unregulated urban sprawl.

Since even makeshift repairs are beyond their financial means, Willa hopes to win a preservation grant, if the house proves noteworthy within the history of Vineland, a utopian community back in the 19th century.

Limited resources, and the makeshift nature of many camps have meant that their priorities have often been limited to meeting emergency hygiene and healthcare needs of refugees.

They sleep in makeshift shelters on the wooden steps meant for sports fans and spectators.