peddling
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- peddlingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of peddling
Example Sentences
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A motion to oust Jeri, 39, received the backing of dozens of lawmakers on claims of influence peddling, the latest of a series of impeachment bids against him.
From Barron's
Peruvian prosecutors said Friday they had begun investigating interim president Jose Jeri on suspicion of influence peddling over his role in the irregular hiring of nine women in his administration.
From Barron's
Even as the excavators work, canoe-borne business activities continue, with traders peddling their way between the remaining homes to sell fish and goods.
From BBC
Cooper said the Iranian government was "peddling its manufactured narrative of foreign manipulation" and had portrayed protesters as criminals and terrorists.
From BBC
Yang summed up his own tenure in terms of the divisive holiday drink he was peddling.
From Salon
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