pacing

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Watching that Rosetta Stone-cold stupid footage here, you’re struck not only by his audacity, but by the scene’s excruciating comic pacing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Shares are pacing towards their worst start to a year since the dot-com crash.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The 39-year-old American was pacing a mile group at a Sir Walter Miler pop-up event on Tuesday when she reportedly collapsed and needed CPR.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

During filming, Blunt would wake up at 6 a.m. to voice notes and thoughts Spielberg had while pacing around in the middle of the night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Nine wolves were on the path behind her, all pacing restlessly, all watching her as she crossed through the gate.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu