pacy
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Yet another says that while the first film had its "propaganda intent ...wrapped in pacy racy story telling with terrific musical flourishes", the sequel is simply not as enjoyable.
From BBC • Mar. 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
The wing's pacy break scattered the defence and some delightful handling sent Drinkwater in under the posts, before Ashton finished himself after a splendid Dufty break.
From BBC • May 19, 2024
The defence also tightened up and the blitz began to take effect as it forced Italy's pacy backs inside and into heavy traffic.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2024
Their under-staffed defence, caught between shoring up the scrum and covering the threat of South Africa's pacy wings, was stretched thin though.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2023
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