pace of life
noun phrase
—used to refer to the speed at which changes and events occur
She liked the fast pace of life in the city.
We moved to a small town, seeking a slower pace of life.
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Furthermore, poor diets are common in the U.S., and the fast pace of life can cause more stress than women experience elsewhere, Annapoorna Kini, MD, director of the Interventional Structural Heart Disease Program for the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, added.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
As the leaves change and the pace of life slows, fall becomes an ideal time for wine enthusiasts to venture beyond the well-trodden paths of famous wine destinations.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The pace of life is glacial for the Duttons, who have sold off most of their herd to save their ranch from this year’s tax bill only to already be worrying about next year’s.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
Guests can immerse themselves in Sicilian culture with bespoke culinary and cultural experiences, and enjoy a slower pace of life.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 2 Apr. 2025
As the leaves change and the pace of life slows, fall becomes an ideal time for wine enthusiasts to venture beyond the well-trodden paths of famous wine destinations.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The pace of life is glacial for the Duttons, who have sold off most of their herd to save their ranch from this year’s tax bill only to already be worrying about next year’s.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
Guests can immerse themselves in Sicilian culture with bespoke culinary and cultural experiences, and enjoy a slower pace of life.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pace of life
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“Pace of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pace%20of%20life. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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