have been pacing
- present perfect progressive of pace.
Example Sentences
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Since 2023, however, labor productivity gains have been pacing at nearly twice that rate on a quarterly basis, and they grew at a 3.3% rate in this year’s second quarter.
From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025
The two well-funded House Democrats have been pacing the field since the beginning of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
Anguished friends and family have been pacing outside hospitals and morgues in anger and frustration, saying no one has been providing them information.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
Farmers have been pacing along the levees on their land around the clock.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2023
For three hours," snuffled Lajeunie, who looked half frozen and kept shuddering violently, "for three hours I have been pacing the streets, questioning whether I should break the news to you to-night or not.
From A Chair on the Boulevard by Merrick, Leonard
