influence peddler
noun
a person who arranges to obtain favors, as government contracts, from high officials on behalf of others for a fee.
influence peddling
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a word derived from
influence peddler.
Example Sentences
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Last month his wife Begoña Gómez was charged with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Sanchez's brother David is scheduled to stand trial for influence peddling, while his wife, Begona Gomez, is under investigation in a separate corruption case.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
They appeared to show the public figures discussing how to engage in influence peddling and other misconduct—evidence, Slovenia’s opposition said, of “corruption of unimaginable proportions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
At this point, it was a garden-variety story of influence peddling.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2025
Late last week, authorities arrested one of Boluarte’s brothers and her lawyer in connection with an investigation into influence peddling.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
