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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The cost of living, moving closer family, and seeking a slower pace of life are top reasons people move to the more rural parts of the country.
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Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
What was once a place for summer escapes is quickly turning into a year-round destination for wealthy international buyers, many of whom are trading in London, Stockholm, or Frankfurt for the island’s slower pace of life.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Residential growth should emphasize homes that foster stability, community pride and a quieter pace of life, rather than dense, mixed-use sprawl.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Senior dogs tend to slow down in their golden years, enjoying a calmer pace of life, but one owner's canine proved that age is just a number.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
What was once a place for summer escapes is quickly turning into a year-round destination for wealthy international buyers, many of whom are trading in London, Stockholm, or Frankfurt for the island’s slower pace of life.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Residential growth should emphasize homes that foster stability, community pride and a quieter pace of life, rather than dense, mixed-use sprawl.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Senior dogs tend to slow down in their golden years, enjoying a calmer pace of life, but one owner's canine proved that age is just a number.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 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 Nov. 2025.
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