tempo

Example Sentences

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Despite this relative lull in the tempo of Iranian attacks, the growing belief across the Gulf is that things will soon turn for the worse before getting better.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"The key for us is always to dominate the tempo of the game," said Bellamy.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Villa did what was necessary against Lille, even if the performance still lacked the style, tempo and class they have produced this season.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Sahin’s eye is so attuned to the mise-en-scène that he allows the actors to proceed at their own tempo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

My double advance lunge was a tempo faster, but I hit her on the thigh, off target.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad