politicking

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"We have put him in the right forum to do his politicking," the prisons spokesman told the BBC, adding that Ampe did not show remorse when he appeared before the Prisons Council.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

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

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

Deborah jokes she got an early start in politicking when her mom took her to a George W. Bush election rally.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 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