peddling

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Separately, the prime minister's brother, David Sánchez, has been indicted in an investigation into alleged influence peddling tied to his hiring by a regional government.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

Even if X's demonetization policy were strictly enforced, a vast number of X users peddling AI content are not part of the revenue sharing program, researchers say.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

It’s difficult to know just how much online personalities have earned from peddling Epstein-related rumors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

As if I wanted any more of the drek Raizel had tried peddling me at Mrs. Brenner’s dinner table.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros