pacy
Britishadjective
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It was a performance which suggested Wakefield had the credentials to complete the job at Old Trafford, built on a marauding, metre-chomping pack and skilful, pacy backs capable of racking up points.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Aston Villa want a pacy winger, a striker, a midfielder and a right-back capable of providing cover for Ezri Konsa at centre-back.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Their willingness to move the ball quickly gave their pacy backs space while the forwards stepped up to drive the ball into the Ireland 22.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2025
The manager brought on pacy duo Hudson-Odoi and Anthony Elanga in the second half and they combined for the goal.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024
Bright's lack of match sharpness was evident as France's pacy forwards threatened, while England's backline were undone by two set-pieces on the night.
From BBC ● May 31, 2024
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