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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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The biggest winner is South Korea’s Kospi, which has skyrocketed 92%, on pace for one of its best years on record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The stock was dropping 2.6% to $293.63 on Tuesday and was on pace for its percentage decrease since Feb. 12, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating an incident in a nightclub involving captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson following the first Test against New Zealand.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Apple has tried before to show investors that it’s keeping pace with the AI race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

And just like that, they were off...if by off, one meant moving along at about a slug’s pace.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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