keep pace

phrase

: to stay even
also : keep up sense 1

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As Kane County continues to grow, so must a transportation system that keeps pace with the needs of our residents, businesses and economy. — Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Across the country, therapists report pressure from reimbursement rates that often fail to keep pace with rising costs and administrative demands. — Wayne Lonstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The response is already struggling to keep pace even without the threat of healthcare workers walking out in protest. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 However, negotiations failed to keep pace with the area’s growing housing development and rising student enrollment at nearby schools. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep pace

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keep out of
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“Keep pace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20pace. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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