keep pace

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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

While Russia has long been able to attract volunteers to the war with large payments, there are signs that recruitment is now struggling to keep pace with casualties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

He managed to be appointed to the crew of the guide boat for one of the competitors, Mouneer Deeb, which would keep pace with him along the race’s route.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers