tempo

Example Sentences

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They defended resolutely and did enough to disrupt the tempo of the game.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Sinatra’s idea, however, was to start with love songs and put them into a swinging, danceable tempo, but at the same time to retain their intrinsic intimacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"The key for us is always to dominate the tempo of the game," said Bellamy.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Sahin’s eye is so attuned to the mise-en-scène that he allows the actors to proceed at their own tempo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

If one fellow in an orchestra was playing out of tune, or playing at a different tempo, the whole piece would naturally be ruined.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown