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playing politics



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He argued that whisky was "very high" up the list of priorities for the UK as it seeks further trade concessions from the US and warned Swinney against "playing politics".

From BBC Sep. 16, 2025

“I’m not interested in playing politics with the border and immigration — I’m interested in fixing it.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2024

Barger rejected suggestions that Mnuchin was playing politics with the Postal Service, noting that Democratic governors had met with top Treasury officials under Mnuchin.

From Seattle Times Aug. 22, 2020

Advisers say she wants to avoid playing politics.

From Washington Post Mar. 18, 2020

You have a reputation for never playing politics.

From Men Called Him Master by Elwyn A. (Elwyn Allen) Smith




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