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apace

American  
[uh-peys] / əˈpeɪs /

adverb

  1. with speed; quickly; swiftly.

apace British  
/ əˈpeɪs /

adverb

  1. quickly; rapidly

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Etymology

Origin of apace

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English a pas(e) “at a (good) pace”; a- 1, pace 1

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This season's renaissance continued apace at a sold-out Sandy Park as the Chiefs saw off Leicester 24-10 to move up to second.

From BBC

A year on, Norris' development has continued apace.

From BBC

The current Surreal revival continues apace, especially evident in presentations by Shanghai galleries.

From The Wall Street Journal

The feasts began in 1997 and have continued apace every other year since then, featuring a who’s who of literary accomplishment across every genre.

From Los Angeles Times

Even if AI’s demand for electricity continues apace, Dominguez could face a special risk of his own.

From Barron's

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