sedately
Example Sentences
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After an explosive start, Shahidi played sedately through the middle of the innings, making sure to keep up with the run rate without taking unnecessary risks.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023
So the cart kept to a maintenance path, screened from view by vegetation and decorative fencing as it rolled sedately toward the resort’s west end.
From Slate ● Nov. 27, 2021
Mindful of the car’s ability to roar, Rodriguez said he’s careful to drive sedately in residential neighborhoods so that he doesn’t disturb people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2021
If they turned nasty, he was able to walk sedately down the lane, swinging his hips.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 30, 2019
Grace, skipping in the middle, turns around, touches the driveway, kicks up one foot sedately, smiling her little smile.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
