politicking

Example Sentences

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"We have put him in the right forum to do his politicking," the prisons spokesman told the BBC, adding that Ampe did not show remorse when he appeared before the Prisons Council.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

Many employees have aligned behind-the-scenes with D’Amaro or Walden, but no candidate wants to be seen as engaging in politicking, said people close to the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Oregon law also prohibits public employees from politicking on the job.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

In presenting many of his bills or ideas, he acted as if they should pass by dint of their sheer excellence—as if old-school politicking was unnecessary and even distasteful.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2024

“This is your senior year. The last thing you want to do is make this year difficult for yourself. The politicking is done for the day.”

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely