pace
noun
a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc..
is pacing
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present progressiveof pace (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The latest weekly jobless claims numbers remained relatively low at just 209,000, pending home sales were robust, and the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow tool is pacing for 4.3% growth in the second quarter.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Amy is pacing up and down in a hotel room in Leipzig.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024
Maryland is led by sophomore forward Angel Reese, who is pacing the team in scoring and rebounding at 17.5 points and 10.8 boards.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 17, 2022
Part of this is pacing; the show's explanation of how and why certain people were tried and charged is pretty succinct.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2020
Manuel de Moya is pacing back and fotth at the entrance.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
