politicking

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Many employees have aligned behind-the-scenes with D’Amaro or Walden, but no candidate wants to be seen as engaging in politicking, said people close to the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 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

Behind the scenes this week the politicking will continue in the confines of the Augusta National clubhouse.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2024

That the EU’s policies are also the product of vigorous transnational politicking has also been inspirational for internationalists who want stronger cross-border cooperation to help solve global problems.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2024

It might take a while, and there might be a lot • - of politicking involved, but eventually New York bounced back from any misfortune.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer