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

If Celtic did what most expected them to do - win in a relative or complete canter - then Thelin would have lost the faith of many fans.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

A strong midfield burst from returning centre Max Llewellyn provided the platform for clever distribution from Gareth Anscombe and Thomas to release Grady and Winnett, to allow Murray to canter in with Anscombe converting.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

On my way home to milk, I met up with her and Mr. Beautiful, out for a late-evening canter.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns