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Nor does it offer the prescriptive guidance found in the ever-swelling genre of self-help books peddled by former special operators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

And though she uncovers long-held truths and confronts those who peddled her mother’s secrets, “My Mom Jayne” is most moving when Hargitay challenges her lifelong trepidation about getting to know her mother better.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2025

The farmers' demonstration was best summed up in two images: real tractors being driven by farmers around Parliament Square, and beside them a collection of toy tractors being peddled around by their children.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

He continued selling autographs at card shows, where he was usually swarmed by fans, and peddled “official” Pete Rose caps, posters, pennants, jerseys and bobbleheads.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024

I peddled faster, trying to drive out the knowledge that I was disobeying my father.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine