change of pace
noun phrase
1
: changeup
2
: an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity
Examples of change of pace in a Sentence
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And, for a refreshing change of pace, the bullpen was lights out.
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Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 27 May 2024
Defenders were forced to pick their poison and Acuff’s deliberate pace and the progression of his change of pace games were extremely notable.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
General Daily Insight for May 15, 2024 A calming change of pace is presently likely.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
Step out and enjoy a change of pace, scenery or lifestyle.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
The happy ending was a welcome change of pace for deputies who often deal with worst-case scenarios.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
This genre, however, has always been something of a boys’ club, which is why Ocean’s 8 is such a refreshing change of pace.
—Chris Bellamy and Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 2 May 2024
The hotel doesn’t have a pool, but their lushly landscaped courtyard offers a change of pace.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The Bacalar was a radical change of pace for Bentley.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 27 May 2024
Defenders were forced to pick their poison and Acuff’s deliberate pace and the progression of his change of pace games were extremely notable.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
General Daily Insight for May 15, 2024 A calming change of pace is presently likely.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
Step out and enjoy a change of pace, scenery or lifestyle.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
The happy ending was a welcome change of pace for deputies who often deal with worst-case scenarios.
—Jade Thomas, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024
This genre, however, has always been something of a boys’ club, which is why Ocean’s 8 is such a refreshing change of pace.
—Chris Bellamy and Stephanie Kaloi, EW.com, 2 May 2024
The hotel doesn’t have a pool, but their lushly landscaped courtyard offers a change of pace.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Robb Report, 2 May 2024
The Bacalar was a radical change of pace for Bentley.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Change of pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change%20of%20pace. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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