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politicking

[pol-i-tik-ing] / ˈpɒl ɪˌtɪk ɪŋ /


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“Our Noble Selves” is in part a workplace comedy, going behind the scenes to reveal the absurd politicking surrounding things such as the festival’s cake competition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Oregon law also prohibits public employees from politicking on the job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 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

Lammy said: "This is incredibly sad. I know and I'm sad that there's been so much politicking about this."

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024

It might take a while, and there might be a lot • - of politicking involved, but eventually New York bounced back from any misfortune.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer




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