peddling

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For a growing number of online sleuths, there is a booming business in peddling outlandish answers to those and other sordid questions raised by the trove of newly released files.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

“I am shocked that we’re going down and peddling tabloid garbage in this committee today,” she said.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

Peruvian prosecutors said Friday they had begun investigating interim president Jose Jeri on suspicion of influence peddling over his role in the irregular hiring of nine women in his administration.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Even as the excavators work, canoe-borne business activities continue, with traders peddling their way between the remaining homes to sell fish and goods.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

Miss Celia’s voice is chipper, like she’s peddling something on the tee-vee.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett