sedately
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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
In the video, Gladys was sedately lying next to someone, chewing on a bone.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2022
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
Out through the door in the wall of the courtyard they went, into the street, Robin leaning against Brother Luke, and the jennet picking her way sedately over the cobbles.
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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