- present participle of peddle.
peddling
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Ms. Barci de Moraes has denied influence peddling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Like “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Rockin’ in the Free World,” “Pink Houses” was practically destined to be misinterpreted by elected salesmen peddling easy fantasies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
"Instead, we've left a void, one which has been filled with nefarious online actors peddling their own narratives surrounding what a successful manhood looks like."
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Barton has no training and less than zero credibility, having been caught repeatedly peddling easily disproved lies.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
Finally, she became a tiny little old woman, peddling vegetables from door to door in Auburn.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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