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saunter

[sawn-ter, sahn-] / ˈsɔn tər, ˈsɑn- /




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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

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

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

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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