peddler

Example Sentences

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“He is an American manifestation, the peddler at our door,” he says.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

So when a peddler arrives with a rare item and information, the overseer’s interest is piqued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Iris is visibly insecure about Isaac’s conversations with other women, including the strawberry peddler who coos that he has “soft hands,” and his mother, who dials him up to crack inside jokes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Gherie Wedeyesus, a teacher from Brent, said: "Let's put an end to this peddler of misery. Let's end this reign of terror and abolish Ofsted."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2023

And I couldn’t help but smile, imagining what a thrill it would be for the lucky detective who got to dress up in one of Mr. Bangs’s clever disguises and portray the wandering book peddler.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan