Example sentences of "[was/were] [verb] at a [adj] pace " in BNC.

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1 In the interval , policies were developed at a slower pace than the rate the problems multiplied with which they were intended to deal .
2 They toured with another Leeds ' band , Age Of Chance , who were breaking at a faster pace than themselves .
3 Although I was walking at a normal pace the impact stunned me .
4 Half a mile , and he was right up my arse and I was going at a far pace
5 The game was played at a hectic pace with chances at both ends right to the final whistle .
6 The second half was played at a faster pace and in the 65th minute Dromara went further ahead with a well taken goal by Johnstone following a fierce attack on the home goal .
7 The race was run at a tremendous pace , and Foinavon was soon feeling the strain .
8 The journey was taken at a leisurely pace because of the trailer , yet , despite her dejection , Matt 's reminiscences caused it to pass rapidly .
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