pace
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The debate over AI—and the pace of its development—hit a new pitch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
"The reason for, I guess, the relatively slow pace is that we need to train quite a few hundred crew then do signalling work at Queen Street station in Cardiff," said Price.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
The largest part of the U.S. economy grew at a rapid pace just ahead of the holiday shopping season, but business leaders were not in a festive mood due to stubborn inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
Hyundai and Kia’s success in hybrid vehicles has helped offset weaker performance in EVs, but this may offer only temporary protection if the transition to EVs gathers pace, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Once he’s gone I pace, tiny steps that cover my tiny room, but my steps feel unsteady so I move to sitting on my bed.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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Nvidia really stands out with sales and EPS expected to increase at annualized paces above 50% through 2028.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Audiences will now scrutinise Itauma's every move, his breathing and how he paces a fight.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
That these customers could resist the urge to step a few paces outside to see the real thing still amazes me 55 years later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
On Wednesday night, Lai was put through his paces when he was escorted in an armoured vehicle convoy from the Presidential Office to a secure command centre in a simulated evacuation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Clare crept from the pine tree into a hedge of thorny bushes, five paces behind a boy dressed like a machine.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Other families preferred not to speak as they paced up and down the area, overcome with shock, some with tears welling in their eyes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
During an interview with a Wall Street Journal reporter in 1980, he quoted from a book on Zen Buddhism and paced around his office, squeezing a wrist exerciser.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
"He's done something to his leg as well and he was quite tired. It was a high paced, fast fight for both the guys."
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
ABC, which broadcast the World Series that year, showed John looking visibly upset and surprised as he paced the dugout.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
He paced back and forth, then turned on Torak.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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Intel’s stock is pacing toward a double-digit drop as a PC slowdown spooks investors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
In their filmmaking, Schoenbrun sometimes struggles to apply broader themes within a minute-to-minute narrative, creating pacing issues that reveal a dissonance between intention and execution.
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
“We are seeing encouraging signs from pacing suppliers as we deepen our commitment to enduring partnerships.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
An eyewitness described seeing Chapman wearing headphones and "pacing around" near the enclosure before he went in.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Aunt Kitty stopped her pacing and glared at me.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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