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

All of that, at least partly down to the smooth talking and politicking of the ambassador.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

In presenting many of his bills or ideas, he acted as if they should pass by dint of their sheer excellence—as if old-school politicking was unnecessary and even distasteful.

From Slate • Dec. 29, 2024

The poll comes near the end of a period of intense politicking by both candidates and their supporters.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 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