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He argued that whisky was "very high" up the list of priorities for the UK as it seeks further trade concessions from the US and warned Swinney against "playing politics".

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

“I’m not interested in playing politics with the border and immigration — I’m interested in fixing it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024

In response to a question about whether Netanyahu is playing politics with the war, Biden said: “I don’t think so. He’s trying to work out the serious problem he has.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

“Instead of playing politics with the issue, why don’t we just get together and get it done.”

From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024

You have a reputation for never playing politics.

From Men Called Him Master by Smith, Elwyn A. (Elwyn Allen)




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