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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

Chris Smith didn’t just saunter into his position as director of equipment operations for the Chargers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2024

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

I couldn’t just saunter up to the door of these refined Philadelphians and ask to have tea with the Maple Tree.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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

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

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

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

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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

He sauntered over, soaked and dripping, eyed the reporter’s rain gear and said, “Wanna trade?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025

Three minutes after the restart, centre Alex Tessier, who plays her club rugby in Exeter, stepped off her right foot and sauntered in to make it 31-7 and all but extinguish Kiwi hopes.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2025

He patted the nearest tree and sauntered off down a trail.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech

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

At this moment, Sissy happened to look out of the window and saw a burly cop sauntering by.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith


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