keep pace

phrase

: to stay even
also : keep up sense 1

Examples of keep pace in a Sentence

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Underinvestment in the industry over past years has resulted in supply capability failing to keep pace today. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The affordability issue stems more from the fact that wages have not kept pace with cost of living increases over those 20 years. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 But for a long time, his successes have seemed to barely keep pace with his setbacks. — Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026 Those rules will need to evolve to keep pace with the tech, according to Pachocki. — Alex Heath, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep pace

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of keep pace was in 1583

Rhymes for keep pace

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keep out of
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keep pace with
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“Keep pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20pace. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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