canter

Example Sentences

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Five-time Champions League winners Barca struggled to find their rhythm in the first half but did enough after the break to clinch a top-eight league phase finish at a canter.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

A nicely worked move sent Andrew Kellaway running through the Japan defence and he fed Flook to canter over the line.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

They would have revealed that the past five Ryder Cups have been won at a canter by the home side, with margins of five, 10, seven, six and five points.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

His interception and canter upfield put them ahead in the second half against New Zealand.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025

Mayor Prentiss, not even holding a gun, just one hand on his horse’s reins, the other at his side, riding into town like he’s out for an evening canter.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness