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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Its proximity to the US, affordability, and slower pace of life are strong draws. Cnn.com, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025 One with perfect beaches, dense jungle, and a relaxed, barefoot pace of life. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 While many young Nepalese still leave to pursue opportunities abroad, Sangita believes the country offers something increasingly rare — a slower pace of life, a deeply rooted spirituality, and an enduring human warmth that can’t be replicated by technology. Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 Live the Moment On the central coast, the pace of life naturally slows down. Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 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 18 May. 2025.

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