shill

Example Sentences

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“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

Take the work of Klatsky, who has received industry funding but whom I wouldn’t characterize as an industry shill.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2023

Some commentators have suggested that Ms. Paltrow is using the opportunity to shill for her company, Goop, identifying various items as from its clothing line or for sale on the site.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

The cultural import of these promotions is now so accepted that big stars who once, jealous of their reputations, would shill only overseas do not hesitate to say yes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2023

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

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy