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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By Emma Bryce As winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, people retreat indoors, and the pace of life seems to slow—but not for squirrels.
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Emma Bryce, Scientific American, 20 Nov. 2023
Pastoralists have the capacity to adapt to alternate livelihoods, and boom and bust cycles have long dictated the pace of life.
—Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2023
Fresh air, a safe place to raise a family, and a slower pace of life are among the reasons cited—along with a sense that the island was calling them back.
—Isabelle Kliger, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
In this season, Mel adjusts to a new pace of life, while Jack works to grow his business, and the town's secrets begin to surface (hello, low-stakes intrigue).
—Keryn Donnelly, refinery29.com, 30 Aug. 2023
While nothing can ever be a true replacement for the City of Lights, a trip to Bordeaux can certainly scratch a traveler's Parisian itch — at a slower pace of life and a more affordable price.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023
For many workers, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a radical shift in priorities as people around the world, especially those who had the means to isolate at home, discovered new passions and a slower pace of life.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2023
Moving to Chiang Mai means waking up in the mornings to bird songs and a more relaxed pace of life.
—Yucheng Tang, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2023
The pace of life moves slowly at the beach in general, and that is definitely taken to a new level on Isla Mujeres.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
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Emma Bryce, Scientific American, 20 Nov. 2023
Pastoralists have the capacity to adapt to alternate livelihoods, and boom and bust cycles have long dictated the pace of life.
—Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2023
Fresh air, a safe place to raise a family, and a slower pace of life are among the reasons cited—along with a sense that the island was calling them back.
—Isabelle Kliger, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
In this season, Mel adjusts to a new pace of life, while Jack works to grow his business, and the town's secrets begin to surface (hello, low-stakes intrigue).
—Keryn Donnelly, refinery29.com, 30 Aug. 2023
While nothing can ever be a true replacement for the City of Lights, a trip to Bordeaux can certainly scratch a traveler's Parisian itch — at a slower pace of life and a more affordable price.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023
For many workers, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a radical shift in priorities as people around the world, especially those who had the means to isolate at home, discovered new passions and a slower pace of life.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2023
Moving to Chiang Mai means waking up in the mornings to bird songs and a more relaxed pace of life.
—Yucheng Tang, Anchorage Daily News, 28 July 2023
The pace of life moves slowly at the beach in general, and that is definitely taken to a new level on Isla Mujeres.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
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