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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

“Either party should think twice about playing politics over a candidate that is this qualified for the position who’s also AAPI,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2023

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

Seems that the Bishop of Cartagena wants her; and the old crow here is playing politics with him.”

From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis




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