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
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
He did not look so elegant here in a pair of grease-stained coveralls, but he walked in the same easy saunter.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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Less than three minutes pass before someone whispers “There she is!” as Maple saunters into the clearing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
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
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
Our bodies tense, we clasp each other’s hands, holding our breath, but then a small feline silhouette saunters lazily out of the bushes, looking for food.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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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
Once play restarted following Furbank's injury, Damian Penaud sauntered in for his 13th try of Bordeaux's continental campaign to pull his side back within two points.
From BBC ● May 24, 2025
As if this period was suddenly the new episode of a soap opera, and the long-thought-dead evil twin had just sauntered back into town.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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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
He was the only person in the stream of workers sauntering out of the house who was willing to be interviewed in English, mostly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2025
Zheng then won three successive games, dropping just four points along the way, and looked to be sauntering towards the win.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024
She let out a grunt and charged, running right up to Bruiser, who was sauntering by.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 7, 2023
Now they were sauntering about, doing chores, teasing cats, throwing bread to stray chickens, and some of them were playing their endless round games.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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