shifting pace
noun phraseUK /ˈʃɪftɪŋ peɪs/
US /ˈʃɪftɪŋ peɪs/
A change in how fast you are going.
After the first mile, the runner made a shifting pace to save energy for the end.
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2. A change in how quickly something happens or develops.
The shifting pace of the story kept readers excited.
3. A change in the speed of work or activity.
The shifting pace at the office made Fridays feel busy.
4. A change in the rhythm of music or movement.
The dancers followed the shifting pace of the drums.