peddling
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- peddlingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of peddling
Example Sentences
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There’s strength in numbers, he told himself, peddling hard to catch up.
From Literature
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
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