pander
verb (used without object)
to cater to or profit from the weaknesses or vices of others.
were pandering
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past progressiveof pander.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“If they were pandering toward me,” she said, “it completely worked.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
Pop stars like Harry Styles and Jack Harlow pushed the boundaries of gender this year — but some people felt that they were pandering.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
Authorities in Bangladesh have reversed their decision to open a women-only beach after facing accusations they were pandering to hardline Islamists.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2021
John C. Liu, the city comptroller, said he did not believe the candidates were pandering to the union.
From New York Times ● May 14, 2013
You were pandering to the evil in you.
From Mr. Prohack by Arnold Bennett
