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shill

[shil] / ʃɪl /










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Whatnot has cracked down on fake goods and shill bidding—in which the seller’s associates bid up auctions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

McElhenney: We should shill for the Four Seasons because it’s one of the greatest hotels I’ve ever been in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2025

It did not shill partnerships with brands in an effort to become a hub of sponsored content that passes for journalism-adjacent.

From Slate ● Feb. 1, 2024

“He primaried me last year, so I’m not a shill, but I see this and I see how unfair it’s been.”

From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

You’re not a shill for a pack of roadagents?

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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