Example sentences of "[verb] an [adj] pace " in BNC.
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| 1 | She was varying her pace moving briskly then strolling ( ‘ Find an average pace between the Subject 's two extremes ’ ) and carrying her light-coloured jacket over her arm . |
| 2 | New machinery was brought in which meant an unpredictable pace of work . |
| 3 | On behalf of the District , Jacques counselled an unhurried pace and a moderate attitude as the developing rapport with Hampden Jackson and Douglas-Smith was immensely encouraging as were the early initiatives being taken by Poole . |
| 4 | He took an involuntary pace forward and raised the shotgun to point straight at Angel One 's face . |
| 5 | Peter put out a hand and gripped Sarella by the shoulder as she took an involuntary pace forward . |
| 6 | Higham 's book contains an informative section upon the politics of dividing up a bookfund , and on the necessary procedures for monitoring and managing expenditure to ensure that all funds are committed , and that commitment follows an even pace throughout the year . |