- present participle of panhandle.
panhandling
Example Sentences
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“When neighborhoods are plagued by issues such as aggressive panhandling, unruly street vending, public urination, abandoned vehicles, it gives the impression of an unsafe community,” she said in January.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
While camping, aggressive panhandling, and other actions are currently illegal in D.C.,
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2025
In addition, there are rule changes on "panhandling, discrimination, consuming outside alcohol and vaping."
From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2025
Although the New York City subway system has been plagued by problems including fare evasion and aggressive panhandling, it is rare for riders to take law enforcement into their own hands.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2023
“Umm...right, so the house went into foreclosure in 2009. That’s a year before he was spotted panhandling in the city.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
