peddling

Example Sentences

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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

He formally charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds, the ruling added.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

This was illustrated in a recent CNN interview with former tradwives — women who actually stayed at home and submitted to their husbands, not the ones peddling this fantasy on social media for cash.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

As if I wanted any more of the drek Raizel had tried peddling me at Mrs. Brenner’s dinner table.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros