pace
noun
a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc..
was pacing
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past progressiveof pace.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The 39-year-old American was pacing a mile group at a Sir Walter Miler pop-up event on Tuesday when she reportedly collapsed and needed CPR.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Guest demand growth for Mexican properties was pacing far higher, as of May 26, than other markets on the two nights around matches, according to data tracker AirDNA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Fox was across the street and began filming the woman, who he said was pacing back and forth on the arch for 25 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2024
Cardinale said that when he spotted Peterson after it became clear the shooting was over, the deputy was pacing, his head down and muttering, “Oh my gosh, I can’t believe this.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
On the screen, a man was pacing in a bedroom, running his hands through his hair and muttering to himself, reminding her of, well, her.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
