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
Politicians in both parties should do whatever they can to stop those killings from happening, instead of playing politics with life-or-death situations.
From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2023
But he thought that still more amusement might be obtained by playing politics with people like Steinwitz, von Moll, and the immensely pompous Emperor.
From The Island Mystery by Birmingham, George A.
