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Recent Examples of tempo
The International Monetary Fund in a September 2024 assessment described robust non-oil activity, contained inflation, record-low unemployment, and ample buffers—while urging a prudent calibration of the investment tempo to avoid overheating.
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Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
In a game that featured just four pass attempts, Weymouth controlled the tempo with 427 yards on the ground and not a single pass attempt to secure a 42-0 victory over rival Braintree.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Maybe speeding up the tempo a little bit would get Nix going a little bit?
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Richland trimmed the deficit with a focus on the ground game, as Kates and Gibson ran the ball right through the Panthers’ defense while playing up-tempo.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
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Ali Shihabi, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
In a game that featured just four pass attempts, Weymouth controlled the tempo with 427 yards on the ground and not a single pass attempt to secure a 42-0 victory over rival Braintree.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Maybe speeding up the tempo a little bit would get Nix going a little bit?
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Richland trimmed the deficit with a focus on the ground game, as Kates and Gibson ran the ball right through the Panthers’ defense while playing up-tempo.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempo
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However, July showed a resumption of hiring as visibility began to improve, and consensus expectations are for a similar pace of monthly hiring over the balance of the year.—
Jeffrey Schulze,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even so, compared with a human who can work a full day with breaks, today’s humanoids require frequent charging or battery swaps to keep pace.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Studies put misread rates between 10% and 35%, depending on conditions.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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In Kansas City, a K5 robot named Marshall helped lower crime rates at Brywood Centre, a shopping mall in the Southeast portion of the city, according to multiple television reports last summer.—
PJ Green
September 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Thursday’s rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa went well enough (2 1/3 innings/38 pitches), and the club has also seen an uptick in velocity.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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In a post on X on Tuesday, Berardelli said the wind shear—meaning a rapid change in wind velocity or direction—was a reason why the Atlantic should remain quiet for the next 10 days.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the Canon Color imageClass MF753Cdw printer cuts through busy days with fast speeds, customizable controls, and easy Wi-Fi setup, now $168 off for a powerhouse office upgrade.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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The level surface supports a more natural gait, improving mobility and balance.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Walters, 57, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at 21, which affects her gait and balance, requiring her to use a walking stick.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempo. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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