politicking

Example Sentences

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Many employees have aligned behind-the-scenes with D’Amaro or Walden, but no candidate wants to be seen as engaging in politicking, said people close to the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

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

Behind the scenes this week the politicking will continue in the confines of the Augusta National clubhouse.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

I agree that this is not a normal mode of campaign politicking.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 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