keep pace

Example Sentences

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The union says JBS’s proposed wage increases aren’t enough to keep pace with inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Alicia says the flat eventually became more expensive than similar privately rented studios she found at the time, while her salary failed to keep pace.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

This improvement is due to the growth of the Social Security program, which allows retirees’ incomes to keep pace with rising living standards by wage-indexing initial benefits and then price-indexing benefits in retirement.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Grieco said that when it comes to interceptors, "production simply cannot keep pace with demand."

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The stallion responded to this new touch on the reins with mighty bursts of speed, so much so that Lluagor could barely keep pace.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander