peddling

Example Sentences

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While it’s true, as EduBirdie told Salon, that many of the online influencers peddling the “tradwife” life are actually paid professionals who make money off creating content, this hypocrisy doesn’t exonerate them.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

They realize Mr. da Silva’s peddling more than just delicious food, great coffee and fun merch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

A motion to oust Jeri, 39, received the backing of dozens of lawmakers on claims of influence peddling, the latest of a series of impeachment bids against him.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

The boys rode three across, peddling as hard as they could.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin