- present participle of peddle.
peddling
Example Sentences
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Like “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Rockin’ in the Free World,” “Pink Houses” was practically destined to be misinterpreted by elected salesmen peddling easy fantasies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Peinado in April formally charged Gomez with embezzlement, influence peddling, corruption in business dealings and misappropriation of funds.
From Barron's ● Jun. 20, 2026
Also, a judge has been investigating the business affairs of the prime minister's wife, Begoña Gómez, since 2024, and has proposed she go on trial for misuse of funds and influence peddling.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer, said “doomers” peddling worst-case scenarios, lingering anger at social-media companies and negative media coverage have fueled poor sentiment in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Thanks to the Bay Area’s high-tech boom, long-vacant historic buildings downtown are filling with startups, boutiques peddling handmade jeans, and nightspots serving seven-ingredient cocktails.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
