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But when Cole solos and improvises, it’s more often in single notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

A diabetic, she improvises a cooler for her insulin after each flood cuts power.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

‘Jane Austen Unscripted’ at the Garry Marshall Theatre Attention, “Bridgerton” fans: Impro Theatre improvises full-length Regency-era rom-coms in an outdoor setting in the company’s long-running hit show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2023

She improvises with video calls, but knows other women have lost jobs because they cannot work effectively.

From Reuters • Mar. 23, 2023

Laura Keene improvises a line that refers to Lincoln, making the audience turn toward the side of the theater in order to witness his appearance.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly