hobnob

Example Sentences

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So they have jumped at the chance to glad-hand voters, kiss babies, and hobnob with activists at backyard barbecues and meetups at the chain of Pizza Ranch restaurants that have become an Iowa campaign staple.

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2023

They had already been working with lawmakers in numerous states who were eager to hobnob with current and former sports officials who had been star players.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2022

“He won’t be able to hobnob and network, but he will be visible,” she added.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2021

The deal allowed Dunn to hobnob with billionaires, boost his own social standing and entertain other high-level CBS executives and corporate clients.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2021

At first I had thought it would be awful having Buddy come and visit me at the asylum—he would probably only come to gloat and hobnob with the other doctors.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath