- present participle of meddle.
meddling
Example Sentences
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This would free it from Congressional meddling, enable it to make long-term investments, and impose much-needed accountability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Coogler’s recent deal with Warner Bros. to regain ownership rights to his smash hit “Sinners” was a boon for filmmakers who’ve long been frustrated with studio greed and meddling.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
On the hard-news side, she bungled big moments like an interview with Vladimir Putin, who batted away her questions about 2016 election meddling with an exasperated performance of ignorance.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
The military has repeatedly denied involvement in Khan's legal cases or meddling in the civilian domain.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
Grandpa was apologizing for not telling me about Margaret's meddling.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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