That vision has a more subversive, social dimension: to offer a more measured alternative to the often brutal pace of gentrification.

Though a phenomenal athlete in her own right, she was incapable of matching the brutal pace set by Scar.

The Roman had set himself a brutal pace for weeks.

This brutal pace has been governed by a dictum known as Moore's Law.

Drizzt set a brutal pace, knowing that the task would be much easier and safer with Guenhwyvar by his side.

She said nothing but sheathed the weapon and laid into her skis, setting a brutal pace.

They also recruited troops at a brutal pace from the civilian population and hoarded supplies, preparing for a resumption of war with the Communists.

Their ship was moving at a brutal pace, while the nebula was very nearly at rest.

Merlin set a brutal pace through the service corridors.

It was a brutal pace.