influence peddlers
Example Sentences
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The reforms were needed, he said, “to protect the government from the insidious influence peddlers and favor seekers and to expose and punish any wrongdoers.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 5, 2021
Other veteran influence peddlers say the lobbying frenzy has been spurred by the huge sums of money up for grabs.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 20, 2020
I’m afraid that no matter the rules we pass, influence peddlers will always be with us.
From Fox News ● Oct. 18, 2018
They were there to follow Timo Lange, 30, dressed all in black, with a hint of stubble on his chin, to learn how influence peddlers ply their trade in the German capital.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2012
Just think how much more productive businesses would be if they spent the same time and money on their products and services that they do on influence peddlers and lawyers.
From BusinessWeek ● Sep. 2, 2010
