shill

Example Sentences

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She was broke, and trying to raise a baby, while working as a shill at a dice-and-poker house in El Monte.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

It did not shill partnerships with brands in an effort to become a hub of sponsored content that passes for journalism-adjacent.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2024

“He primaried me last year, so I’m not a shill, but I see this and I see how unfair it’s been.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Some commentators have suggested that Ms. Paltrow is using the opportunity to shill for her company, Goop, identifying various items as from its clothing line or for sale on the site.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

You’re not a shill for a pack of roadagents?

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy