pace of life

noun phrase

used to refer to the speed at which changes and events occur
She liked the fast pace of life in the city.
We moved to a small town, seeking a slower pace of life.

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Wineries open their doors for tastings, long lunches stretch into the afternoon, and the slower pace of life invites you to savor it all. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025 At 67, DeGeneres has enjoyed adapting to a slower pace of life, but she isn’t retired, the source close to her told CNN. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025 That support can be measured in time in the community to assimilate back into the pace of life. Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 The pace of life is slower, many people speak English, and there are beautiful beaches and Medieval villages, as well as tons of culture and history to explore. Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pace of life

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“Pace of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pace%20of%20life. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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