Definition of "pace" []

• A step made in walking; a stride. (noun)
• A unit of length equal to 30 inches (0.76 meter). (noun)
• The distance spanned by a step or stride, especially: (noun)
• The modern version of the Roman pace, measuring five English feet. Also called geometric pace. (noun)
• Thirty inches at quick marching time or 36 at double time. (noun)

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• "I've somehow molted the Camus of it all and have been walking at my own pace through the meat of New York City, ignoring the pedestrian traffic that I am fucking up by not keeping * the pace* and walking at the gait my mind sets for my body."
• "That might feel ominous for Villas-Boas, whose team sit fourth in the Premier League, 14 points off the title pace and casting nervous glances back at the pack chasing the final Champions League spot."
• "However, that said, given the amount of creative blindsiding we have been exposed to for two seasons already, I would not assume that this lapse in pace is something we are likely to see continue."