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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

Cinema wasn’t just in great shape; it was pacing itself, building its strength for one of its most exemplary, most deceptively important films this century: “The Housemaid.”

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Whether it was minute eight, 58 or 88, she was pacing up and down the touchline with her arms swinging in encouragement and legs kicking every ball.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025

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

There it was, in a clearing of flat stone — the evil animal was pacing back and forth as if it were waiting.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin