Example Sentences

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“I think it’s better in this case to reinforce the truth and not get into a back-and-forth argument with people that are peddling falsehoods.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2023

Rather, it has everything to do with the people who are peddling it most furiously.

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2021

Now, numerous defense firms are peddling the technology to law enforcement departments around the U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2019

But when these best‑selling parenting books promise to deliver developmental outcomes, they are peddling snake oil.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2018

They are peddling tickets frantically, and whenever they falter and show signs of running, their wives hiss something into their ears and brace them up again.

From Homeburg Memories by Fitch, George