tempo
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The central midfielder is Panama's tempo setter and creative spark, working tirelessly in and out of possession and showcasing an impressive ability to wriggle out of tight spaces and drive the team upfield.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
U.S. commanders say they are selecting targets at more than 10-fold the tempo in Iraq.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Ultimately, if England are able to control the tempo of the game, dominating the ball for large parts, they will be hoping that the time they spend close to their own goal will be lessened.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
“What we want to see is that kind of rhythm and tempo, the intensity for a full half of soccer.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
The heat from the small fire expanded and retracted with the tempo of a heartbeat.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
Vocabulary lists containing tempo
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