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Recent Examples of tempo
The Iran war and Hormuz blockade just happen to be the biggest gambit in the high-tempo game thus far.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
To secure three points, Orlando must strike early and prevent Miami from dictating the tempo.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
After Chris Wood scored from the spot and the City Ground cranked up the noise, and fireworks were being readied to be set off just outside at full time, Emery signalled for the temperature to be cooled and the tempo, in and out of possession, to be slowed, allowing order to be restored.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Losing a player who helps set the tempo will be a significant challenge for a team built around rhythm.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
To secure three points, Orlando must strike early and prevent Miami from dictating the tempo.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
After Chris Wood scored from the spot and the City Ground cranked up the noise, and fireworks were being readied to be set off just outside at full time, Emery signalled for the temperature to be cooled and the tempo, in and out of possession, to be slowed, allowing order to be restored.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Losing a player who helps set the tempo will be a significant challenge for a team built around rhythm.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempo
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The researchers argue that the daily dataset has diagnostic potential, serving as an early warning system for economic cycles, a humanitarian planning tool, and a means of tracking ecological consequences as illuminated nights continue to change at an accelerating pace.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Mallorca also accommodates a relaxed pace, with boutique hotel stays, spa treatments and yoga built into many itineraries.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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Multiple independent measurements show that sea levels are rising along California’s coastline, though the rate varies by location due to local land movement.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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More Charlotte region growth stats Charlotte added more people (20,731) from 2024 to last year than the nine communities above it in growth rate did during the same span.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Summary The velocity of Tuesday’s intraday sell-off in semis was a reminder that this market is still highly crowded and more fragile than the closing tape suggested.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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The weather system is aligned with the planet's equator, but scientists have been unable to explain its immense size, velocity and its noticeably sharp leading edge.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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Ohl brought his speed from water polo to swimming.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Witt’s electric speed provided ample run support for Royals starter Michael Wacha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Butterss’ double-bass throbs ground the music in chamber-jazz austerity; later, Bellerose shifts into slack, funky drummer mode, as Parker’s guitar takes on a muted highlife gait, then morphs into concentric ripples of distortion that psychedelicize your mind.—
Dave Segal,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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Plus, exercise can help with balance and gait, potentially preventing falls, Shariff added.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
12 May 2026
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“Tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempo. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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