VERB + PACE

take
Take two paces forward
step back
Step back three paces

PREP

~ behind
Two bodyguards remained a couple of paces behind the president throughout the walkabout
~ from
I stopped a few paces from the edge of the cliff

ADJ

blistering, breakneck, breathtaking, brisk, cracking, fast, frantic, frenetic, frenzied, furious, good, great, hectic, lightning, lively, rapid
gentle, leisurely, relaxed, slow, unhurried, walking
the slow pace of economic reform
even, measured, moderate, steady

VERB + PACE

gather, increase, quicken
The project had a slow start, but is now gathering pace. Thinking that she was being followed, she quickened her pace
slacken, slow down
dictate, set
Brown set the pace in the first mile
keep (up), maintain
The younger children struggled to keep pace with the older ones. She kept up a pace of ten miles an hour
stand
You shouldn't have such a job if you can't stand the pace

PACE + VERB

increase
slow

PREP

at a … ~
They set off at a cracking pace
~ of
The pace of change means that equipment has to be constantly replaced. The pace of life is much slower on the islands

PHRASES

at sb's own pace
The students work at their own pace
at a snail's pace
I set off at a snail's pace to conserve my energy for later in the race
a change of pace
I try to get away at weekends for a change of pace
a turn of pace
He's a skilful player with a good turn of pace