saunter
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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
The 37-year-old former England scrum-half turned provider at the end of the first half, a lovely delayed pass allowing Dombrandt to saunter in for the third try.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2024
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
When the cows have eaten through one plot, he yanks up a few stakes and lowers the wire, and the animals saunter into the new area.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
Without anyone asking, Blake or Josh would saunter in, wash a stack, and then go back to playing bluegrass music or working in the shop.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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But the cat is so busy chasing its tail, the mouse saunters away and curls up for a nap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Depp saunters away from the tree, in the direction of another.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 9, 2022
Hovering above Westlake Park, a giant silver figure saunters in place, her hips and belly swelling and contracting as ribbons of red and black swirl up and down her body.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2022
Chastain and Nyong’o rumble with Diane Kruger, peer pressure Penélope Cruz and are struck dumb by Fan Bingbing, who saunters in halfway through to shake things up.
From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2022
She notices, nods, and saunters over to another group of girls.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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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
Lopez plays dual roles as a movie actor and an arachnoid goddess and she sauntered into the Sundance premiere channeling the power of both.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2025
It’s also the first time in five seasons the Rams have sauntered away with a sweep.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2024
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
He was sauntering ahead of a burly woman who appeared more familial than sexual.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2024
She let out a grunt and charged, running right up to Bruiser, who was sauntering by.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2023
From sauntering the sidelines in Balenciaga sweaters and fresh-out-of-the-box Jordans to embracing a fast brand of basketball, the shift has been undeniable.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 10, 2022
Now she is disturbing me, making me doubt my own self just looking at her sauntering through the sunshafts like that.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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