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Recent Examples of tempo
Betts dominated the paint on the opposite end of the court, too, playing a key role in UCLA’s efforts to control the tempo of the game.
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Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Attacking patterns are centralised around Rogers, yet the recent ponderous tempo has impeded quick passes into his feet.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
There was a shift in tempo, as if the day was beginning rather than ending.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
After halftime, Salt Lake brought on Diego Luna, which immediately increased the tempo of the match.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
Attacking patterns are centralised around Rogers, yet the recent ponderous tempo has impeded quick passes into his feet.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
There was a shift in tempo, as if the day was beginning rather than ending.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
After halftime, Salt Lake brought on Diego Luna, which immediately increased the tempo of the match.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempo
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Mavrookas said the company is on pace to quintuple production there over the next 12 months.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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While the morning invites a slower pace and simple pleasures, the Moon opposing chatty Mercury later can pull feelings and words in different directions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to an analysis from ESPN, Walker posted a pass-block win rate of 94% in 2025, 11th most among offensive tackles.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The surge is also hitting refinance demand, not just purchases, as higher rates have reversed activity that had briefly improved earlier in the month.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Once through the zone of maximum heating, the capsule will be descending at a much more sedate velocity of 300 mph or so.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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New York City imposed a speed limit of 15 mph on all electric bikes in October, and Florida lawmakers recently sent the governor a bill limiting e-bike speeds to 10 mph within 50 feet of pedestrians.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curves present a natural speed deterrent.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Outside of lab settings, the tech was initially used as a mobility aid for people experiencing paralysis or severe gait impairments.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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The athlete himself also has a confident gait—still lanky and long-limbed in that teenage way, but assured.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Tempo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempo. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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