set the pace

phrase

: to be the one that is at the front in a race and that controls how fast the other racers have to go

—often used figuratively

The company's advanced equipment sets the pace for the recording industry.

Examples of set the pace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Allow your dog to set the pace, paying attention to their body language to measure their comfort with new experiences. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 July 2026

The petition urges the US to support an international effort that would help set the pace for building more sophisticated AI systems, if needed. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Pantani had targeted this stage from the start of the Tour and his Mercatone Uno team helped set the pace as the peloton made their way from Saint-Étienne to the foot of the Alpe but even once there Pantani bided his time in the early skirmishes. — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 24 July 2026

However, unresolved partnership fears may surface, especially around commitment, independence and who gets to set the pace. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

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