tempo

Example Sentences

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They defended resolutely and did enough to disrupt the tempo of the game.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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

It’s a little silly and corny, yes, but manages to vary the tempo and can even tug at one’s heartstrings by showing the bond between siblings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

"The tempo of activity needed to make this shield persistent while also prosecuting targets on the Iranian mainland will likely prove highly resource intensive, however."

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

This Irish song is also meant to gradually speed up in tempo as you sing.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin