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saunter

[sawn-ter, sahn-] / ˈsɔn tər, ˈsɑn- /




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Whereas once Infantino looked set to saunter to a fourth term unopposed, he now might need to have enough numbers on his side to stay in post.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 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

Picking one up on my walk home has become a little ritual — cold bottle, hot face, slow saunter.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2025

I keep watching for the sandy-haired man to come around the bend, saunter down Main Street to challenge Caesar.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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

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

Lee Wei, the queen who sang “Jolene,” saunters out the back door.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

Scott didn't look to be carrying the baggage of expectation when he sauntered out of the call room a little after 19:00 BST, grinning and taking in the splendour of the scenes around him.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

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

A relaxed Eze, wearing an Arsenal shirt and jeans, sauntered out to a rapturous reception from fans before the match against Leeds.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025

Claudia was no longer in a hurry; she sauntered over to a table, carefully laid down the file, smoothed her skirt under her, and sat in a chair.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg

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

The show began with Beyoncé astride a white horse sauntering down a hallway in NRG’s bowels as she sang “16 Carriages,” her ballad about a youth spent on the road chasing showbiz dreams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 25, 2024

She let out a grunt and charged, running right up to Bruiser, who was sauntering by.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2023

I stopped at last wondering which door to knock at, when a person came sauntering out of the trees and greeted me courteously.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin


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