politicking
Use Politicking in a sentence
ɪˌtɪk noun
activity undertaken for political reasons or ends, as campaigning for votes before an election, making speeches, etc., or otherwise promoting oneself or one's policies.
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verb (used without object)
1.
to engage in politicking.
verb (used with object)
2.
to influence, accomplish, or promote by politicking: Somehow he politicked the bill through both houses of Congress.
Origin:
1915–20; earlier politic, verbal derivative of politic; later as back formation from politicking
1915–20; earlier politic, verbal derivative of politic; later as back formation from politicking
Related forms
out·pol·i·tick, verb (used with object)
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politicking (ˈpɒlɪˌtɪkɪŋ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | political activity, esp seeking votes |
| 2. | activity directed towards acquiring power and influence, achieving one's own goals, etc |
| 'politicker | |
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Example sentences
There are hundreds of candidates who are politicking in those elections.
Almost immediately, politicking and litigation followed.
Sympathy, a good advocate, and savvy politicking by your supporters could get this reversed.
Students learn to use and interpret test kits and understand the politicking system of drug field testing.
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