pacy
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Gordon was the pacy outlet up front and did well get on the ball and relieve pressure, winning England a penalty in the process.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The incident happened after 10-time champion Djokovic, leading 6-3 4-2 at the time, saw a pacy return from world number 75 Van de Zandschulp go long for deuce.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 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
Consistent serving - a mixture of dangerous, swinging deliveries out wide and flatter, pacy serves - laid the platform.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2025
"They are very pacy with a strong number nine, so I relish the challenge, but they're top players so we need to be at our best."
From BBC ● May 30, 2024
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