pacer

Example Sentences

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Each of the four major marathons Kipchoge has won—Berlin, Chicago, London and Tokyo—allow for pacers who can help elite runners lock into a groove and conserve energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Of all the pacers England could have asked to play all five Tests against India, the task was given to Chris Woakes, the oldest man in the squad.

From BBC

The right-arm pacer, who had featured in just seven Tests for India before, eventually claimed a five-wicket haul in the second innings, helping India seal an impressive win.

From BBC

The evening gloom meant the spin of Dawson and Joe Root had to be bowled for five overs in tandem before Stokes decided he wanted his pacers, forcing the hand of the umpires.

From BBC

Selecting all-rounders Green and Webster weakens Australia's batting, and could be a subtle indication they are trying to have enough overs at their disposal to protect their old pacers.

From BBC