in tempo
Example Sentences
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Emotional arcs are readily discernible, and there are surprising shifts in tempo and density.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The vibe is exuberant and anarchic and very much in tempo with the joy-craving fatalism of today.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025
The team dubbed this phenomenon “rubato”—a musical term denoting a subtle change in tempo.
From Science Magazine • May 7, 2024
A second-round encounter featuring two former No. 1-ranked players was a step up in tempo and a better indication of how Osaka’s preparations are going for the Australian Open starting Jan. 14 in Melbourne.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024
The old woman thumped her fist on the tray in tempo.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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