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politicking

[pol-i-tik-ing] / ˈpɒl ɪˌtɪk ɪŋ /


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Long intertwined with protest and politicking thanks to quick creation times and near infinite reproducibility, printmaking is still being used in the activist realm today.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 10, 2026

All of that, at least partly down to the smooth talking and politicking of the ambassador.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2025

In presenting many of his bills or ideas, he acted as if they should pass by dint of their sheer excellence—as if old-school politicking was unnecessary and even distasteful.

From Slate Dec. 29, 2024

The poll comes near the end of a period of intense politicking by both candidates and their supporters.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2024

Or why there’s a k in politicking when there isn’t one in politics'?

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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