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Walked while a saint was carried (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

strode

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'walked while' is the definition.
'strode' can be an answer for 'walked' (I've seen this before). I'm unsure of the 'while' bit.

'a saint was carried' is the wordplay.
'a saint' becomes 'st' (abbreviation).
'was carried' becomes 'rode' (I've seen this in another clue).
'st'+'rode'='STRODE'

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(Other definitions for strode that I've seen before include "Paced" , "Walked fast with long steps" , "Galumphed" , "went on foot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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