playing politics
Example Sentences
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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
“Either party should think twice about playing politics over a candidate that is this qualified for the position who’s also AAPI,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2023
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
For all her grace and magnetism, May-ling was a woman fatally addicted to luxury, and Ei-ling spent much of her life playing politics to maintain an opulent lifestyle for the Soong clan.
From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2019
You have a reputation for never playing politics.
From Men Called Him Master by Smith, Elwyn A. (Elwyn Allen)
