politicking

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Long intertwined with protest and politicking thanks to quick creation times and near infinite reproducibility, printmaking is still being used in the activist realm today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

All of that, at least partly down to the smooth talking and politicking of the ambassador.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 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

The series, which ran from 1999 to 2006, depicted Washington as a place where despite the politicking and immorality, the Constitution prevailed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 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