pace
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The pace at which traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns to normal remains a key factor for oil prices, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
"Barefoot shoes are becoming increasingly popular - and can be useful - but it is important to have a good baseline of foot/ankle strength first and pace yourself with using them."
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Treasury yields mostly rose in Asian trade on Friday as inflationary pressures keep expectations for further Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes strong, but the pace of the selloff slowed compared with Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
"A lot of high rises are being built at a very quick pace without the necessary safety to ensure that people, the residents, are safe," the journalist told AFP.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
Americans, digesting the Internet bust, seemed in no position to take on new debts, and yet Household was making loans at a faster pace than ever.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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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
The fog was so thick that they couldn’t see Wolf five paces ahead.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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His walk was steadily paced, and he continued to show little emotion.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
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
On a Tuesday morning in October, Samantha Matherne paced as she marked up on a white board explaining the philosophical underpinnings of Jane Austen’s “Emma,” with segues into Adam Smith and Immanuel Kant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 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
At the far west end, a man paced, cleaning his glasses on the hem of his shirt, again and again.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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Nvidia’s stock was pacing toward bear-market territory Thursday afternoon as the selloff in technology stocks escalated.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 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
“Demand for our leading vacation experiences remains strong, and while it is still early, 2027 bookings are pacing ahead of historical levels at higher rates,” Chief Executive Jason Liberty said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The priority will be developing the stamina, pacing and tactical patience required over 12 rounds before pursuing another world title opportunity.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
I’m still pacing when the elevator opens up to the youth dormitories.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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