saunter
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Kicking off their global tour in the South Korean city of Incheon, the five members of K-pop boy band Cortis saunter onto stage in casual, streetwear-inspired outfits, exuding an effortlessly cool vibe.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
In the morning—before my aching knee and bulging blisters relegated my saunter to a limp—a 32-mile walk around Manhattan sounded like a good way to spend the first Saturday in May.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
And while he was once among the fastest players in the majors, he now moves at a purposeful saunter rather than a sprint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025
He and Jackson, who’s been waiting at the door, sniff and saunter away from each other casually though for the next day or two, they will chase each other and wrestle more than usual.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2024
If we were playing games, he would saunter up and snatch from us our balls, bats, spinning tops, and marbles.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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An older Black woman saunters down Western, low and slow, holding a watermelon and mango cup in one hand and her cane in the other.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
In 2023’s strength of schedule rankings, Alabama was near the top at No. 3, while USC saunters far below at No. 48.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2024
Then, carrying Lil’ Stepper, he saunters onto the catwalk, his Chelsea bootsteps amplified, recalling the tap dancing that runs as a motif on his recent album, “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2022
Depp saunters away from the tree, in the direction of another.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 9, 2022
The Mask saunters through the gate, big hands loose at his sides.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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Days before plundering Borel’s wine cellar, the two are believed to have sauntered into Huso, a Michelin-starred Tribeca restaurant that has been celebrated for its collection of bottles, according to a law-enforcement official.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The Knicks led by as many as 52 points at one stage in the fourth quarter as they sauntered to victory thanks to a blistering 26-point cameo off the bench from Jose Alvarado.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Argentina demonstrated a more ruthless edge as player-of-the-match Prisciantelli sauntered over for his second score.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2025
Armed agents have sauntered through downtown and manned a flotilla of boats on the Chicago River.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2025
Consequently, there was a great surprise waiting for Johnny when he sauntered home to get a fresh dicky and collar for his evening’s job.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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Sure, no one is stopping anyone from sauntering into their local grocery store dressed to the nines in faux fur and pumps.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2025
Lorde was first up, sauntering onto the Woodsies' stage on Friday morning, playing her just-released album Virgin to an eager crowd of fans.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
She let out a grunt and charged, running right up to Bruiser, who was sauntering by.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2023
Over the course of the past decade, these three have become charter members of pop’s permanent A-list, perpetually sauntering down a red carpet torqued into the shape of a Möbius strip, megastars turned omega-stars.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2023
A guard came sauntering over to shut them up.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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