pacy
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He had a fine game in many ways, a physical, pacy presence at outside centre, who dovetailed predictably well with Northampton team-mate Dingwall.
From BBC
The incident happened after 10-time champion Djokovic, leading 6-3 4-2 at the time, saw a pacy return from world number 75 Van de Zandschulp go long for deuce.
From BBC
Their willingness to move the ball quickly gave their pacy backs space while the forwards stepped up to drive the ball into the Ireland 22.
From Barron's
Physiotherapist Ben Warburton, brother of Wales rugby union legend Sam, says players who have more metres to cover, such as central midfielders, tend to sustain calf injuries while pacy full-backs and wingers, who are doing more sprints, will suffer hamstring problems.
From BBC
Then they have a pacy, physical and direct centre-forward in Gyokeres to get on the end of any chances they create.
From BBC
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