Every two paces they'd flop down and go to sleep.

Surely 'a slower pace of decline' tells us that things are going to get worse yet.

"We think the pace of this change is just going to accelerate."

Because the unprecedented pace and scale of its growth are going to make later too late.

A dozen paces to go to firm ground, and Ralph did not look back again.

Then on went the carriage with the dude and the two young ladies, at a faster pace than ever.

You've had a hectic few weeks, and the pace is not going to let up now.

Panting, he waved a hand and said, "Go at your own pace."

But the pace of change measured now goes beyond anything in recent centuries.

The pace wasn't going to be anything to write home about.