peddling

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Stanley replaced door-to-door peddling with a “party plan” model, later popularized by Tupperware, in which products were sold at social gatherings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

While it’s true, as EduBirdie told Salon, that many of the online influencers peddling the “tradwife” life are actually paid professionals who make money off creating content, this hypocrisy doesn’t exonerate them.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Even if X's demonetization policy were strictly enforced, a vast number of X users peddling AI content are not part of the revenue sharing program, researchers say.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

“I am shocked that we’re going down and peddling tabloid garbage in this committee today,” she said.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Miss Celia’s voice is chipper, like she’s peddling something on the tee-vee.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett