as in rapidly
with great speed
the end of another year is hastening apace
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Recent Examples of apace
And with the Old Trafford hierarchy targeting a Premier League title by 2028 as part of ‘Project 150’, tying in with United’s 150th anniversary, the rebuilding process initiated when minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe assumed sporting control two years ago must continue apace.
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Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
But the Dells' giving through their foundation hasn't grown apace with their wealth, according to Tompkins-Stange.
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Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
While Notre-Dame’s interior has reopened for religious services and to the public, extensive work continues apace.
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Michael T. Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
23 May 2026
Finance Director Pete Coletto said the adjustments help keep the city apace with rising costs.
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Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
But the Dells' giving through their foundation hasn't grown apace with their wealth, according to Tompkins-Stange.
—
Garrett Downs,hayley Cuccinello,jordan Novet,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
While Notre-Dame’s interior has reopened for religious services and to the public, extensive work continues apace.
—
Michael T. Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
23 May 2026
Finance Director Pete Coletto said the adjustments help keep the city apace with rising costs.
—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apace
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All of this spells the need for clear rules and for lawmakers and law enforcement to catch up with this rapidly changing transportation.
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Its tendency to rapidly reproduce, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces, can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.
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Many managers may be heading in one direction, and then have to quickly pivot due to changing policies or technological disruptions.
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Things settled down quickly after that, though the brief dustup ended with Contreras, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy, Boston outfielder Nate Eaton and Mikolas being ejected.
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Aggressive counter-pressing is also a defining feature, with teams swiftly attempting to recover possession high up the pitch, and successful sides regaining the ball faster.
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That would add $627 million to the cost of the overall deal each quarter, or roughly $7 million per day, creating even more of a financial incentive for Paramount to get the deal done swiftly.
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In some cases, tech companies and developers in Georgia and elsewhere are going to great lengths to secure power — and to do so fast.
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The move to allow Fable 5 back online represents the latest step in the federal government’s fast-evolving approach to regulating AI capabilities.
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Authorities confirmed soon after her disappearance that DNA tests showed that blood found on Nancy Guthrie's front porch came from her.
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Paterson could be a temporary replacement and will soon be back to his Monday-night gig at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge.
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There are easier ways to do things these days; computers and plug-ins could capture these sounds much quicker.
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Best of all, the material is quick-drying, so your table will always be ready to host, no matter the weather.
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“Apace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apace. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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