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saunter

[sawn-ter, sahn-] / ˈsɔn tər, ˈsɑn- /




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I’ve felt my heart stop, swearing I caught a glimpse of my long-dead cat saunter by, out of the corner of my eye.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

The 37-year-old former England scrum-half turned provider at the end of the first half, a lovely delayed pass allowing Dombrandt to saunter in for the third try.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2024

Only the estimable Stephen Root, playing Carl’s station chief, and the vivacious Broadway performer Ciara Renée as Ambrosia, Carl’s younger, more talented rival, manage to nudge scenes from a saunter to a brisk walk.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023

I saunter off, swaying my nonexistent hips confidently, cheeks warm as I head straight to the public bathroom on the other side of the floor that no one uses.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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