Example Sentences

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Stephy Mavididi had put the pacesetting Foxes ahead with a fine curled finish midway though a gripping first half at a packed Portman Road.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2023

After three dominant wins on the main track, Averly Jane shifted to turf and cruised to a pacesetting win in the Summer Indian Stakes at Keeneland.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2021

The most striking innovation was the pacesetting structure.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 12, 2019

Pressing the pacesetting Coal Front every step, Mitole put away that rival in midstretch and held off the late challenge by 8/5 favorite McKinzie to prevail by three quarters of a length.

From The Guardian • Jun. 8, 2019

When Chataway took over pacesetting shortly after the half-mile, Dr. Bannister, his arms carried high but his stride relaxed, fluidly accelerated with him.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2018