Example Sentences

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Domestic commercial sales had been pacing, on average, about 12% higher than last year during the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Witnesses told officers that the gunman had been pacing the train in an agitated manner and got into an argument with a woman seated near him, police said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2021

Witnesses described the shooter as a Hispanic male in a blue jacket who appeared agitated and had been pacing on the train.

From Fox News • Oct. 10, 2021

Giants manager Bruce Bochy had been pacing in the dugout for a couple of innings as Moore's pitch count climbed — he missed most of the last two seasons after Tommy John surgery.

From US News • Aug. 26, 2016

General Macarthur and the judge had been pacing the terrace outside, exchanging desultory comments on the political situation.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie