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lobbying

VERB

press for political action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaign for persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge

STRONG

advance affect alter bill billboard boost change drum further hype induce influence modify pitch plug pressure procure sell soft-soap splash spot sweet-talk thump

WEAK

bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high pressure make a pitch for pull strings put pressure on sell on soft-sell solicit votes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress

STRONG

continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop

Example Sentences

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Sangalang took another meeting to discuss Flock a few months later with former City Councilmember Joe Buscaino, who after leaving City Hall had gone to work for Ballard Partners, a powerful Florida-based lobbying firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

U.S. and other government records suggest C Street remains a hub for international lobbying to this day.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

The U.S. is unusual for its lack of a federal tax credit to incentivize production in the country—a fact many in the entertainment industry are lobbying to change.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He conceded it was too late for some firms, but that the funding had been "long fought for" and had taken a lot of lobbying to secure.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

However, strategies have evolved, including lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C., as the global economic crisis has diminished public funding.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French