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
In response to a question about whether Netanyahu is playing politics with the war, Biden said: “I don’t think so. He’s trying to work out the serious problem he has.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024
“Instead of playing politics with the issue, why don’t we just get together and get it done.”
From New York Times • Feb. 29, 2024
“We’re trying to create a new way of playing politics that’s about solidarity, camaraderie, love — things that benefit all folks.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2022
There was a buzz of approval, and he added drily in English: “I’m playing politics, Evelyn.”
From The Fifth-Dimension Tube by Leinster, Murray