saunter
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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
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
When the cows have eaten through one plot, he yanks up a few stakes and lowers the wire, and the animals saunter into the new area.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
After Mr. Levy explains the lab, I saunter back to a lab table, where Jace is waiting, as if I couldn’t care less that we are partners.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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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
Jane saunters back and forth, bobbing up and down, and gives guests a quizzical, skeptical look.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
Depp saunters away from the tree, in the direction of another.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 9, 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
When we finally park in a small lot, Coach Wiley saunters to the front of the bus.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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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
A relaxed Eze, wearing an Arsenal shirt and jeans, sauntered out to a rapturous reception from fans before the match against Leeds.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025
Dressed in a striking pink and green sari, she sauntered through the bassy grooves of recent singles Pass The Salt and Carmen, coming across like a latter-day Amy Winehouse.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025
Javi popped out of the barn and sauntered up the hill toward us, walking alongside one of the guys he'd danced with earlier.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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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
The show began with Beyoncé astride a white horse sauntering down a hallway in NRG’s bowels as she sang “16 Carriages,” her ballad about a youth spent on the road chasing showbiz dreams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 25, 2024
She let out a grunt and charged, running right up to Bruiser, who was sauntering by.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2023
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
Emma’s wonder lessened soon afterwards, on seeing Mr. Elton sauntering about.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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