tempo
Example Sentences
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Last month, Security Minister Dan Jarvis said: "The volume, breadth and tempo of threats against elected representatives is unprecedented."
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Sinatra’s idea, however, was to start with love songs and put them into a swinging, danceable tempo, but at the same time to retain their intrinsic intimacy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Apart from that, there were only brief moments when Scotland's tempo and aggression was right, when they took the game to Japan and gave them a few things to think about.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
It’s a little silly and corny, yes, but manages to vary the tempo and can even tug at one’s heartstrings by showing the bond between siblings.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
Halfway around the loop, I realize there’s no way I can keep up this tempo.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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