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pace

[peys] / peɪs /


VERB
walk with measured steps, esp. back and forth
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VERB
measure by footsteps
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Gordon, however, did his chances no harm with a fine performance against Costa Rica, tormenting defender Shawn Johnson with electric changes of pace, making Declan Rice's opener and scoring England's second from the spot.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Going forward, developments in US-Iran negotiations, security conditions around Hormuz, and the pace of inventory drawdown will be key drivers of oil market sentiment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Two, that Social Security’s annual raise would meaningfully keep pace with what retirees actually buy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Cracker Barrel surged 33% on Wednesday, putting the stock on pace for its largest ever single-day percent gain, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I walked faster, but Elliot just adjusted his stride and kept pace.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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