Taking a risk, giving up golf and going for a walk (7)

I believe the answer is:

ambling

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'taking' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with motion as well as being present participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for ambling that I've seen before include "Walking at an easy pace" , "Walking at a slow, relaxed pace" , "going slowly" , "Strolling" , "Walking slowly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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