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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

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

From Salon Jul. 8, 2025

Although the popularity of the park has grown over the 30 years we’ve walked our loop, we saunter through quietly, savoring our own beloved ritual.

From Seattle Times Oct. 1, 2023

Ahead of me, the three of them saunter across the lobby, shrieking with laughter, one of Richard’s arms around Lil’s shoulder and the other cinching Em’s waist.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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

It’s a one-man show of sorts, with George joined by a three-person backing band as he muses on corporate America and saunters through Lipton’s bluesy songbook.

From Washington Post Sep. 7, 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

She saunters through Bergdorf Goodman like a queen, but that subtle tick in her lip or awkward hair flip connotes she’s on the edge of ruin.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 11, 2022

The Mask saunters through the gate, big hands loose at his sides.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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

They talked some more, before the group sauntered casually towards the lobby's automatic doors.

From BBC Mar. 11, 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

I turned my back on it and sauntered down the hall and into my daddy's office, where I wasn't supposed to be.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English

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

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

From Seattle Times Jul. 7, 2023

Brennin Hunt, sauntering across the stage with a dazed and confused expression, turns Paris into a self-preening cipher.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 9, 2022

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

Seabiscuit came out after him, sauntering in, wrote a reporter, “like he owned the place.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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