verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
influence
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He insists that accusations of influence-peddling and bribe-taking have dented neither his popularity nor his effectiveness.
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In Washington, where there are over eight thousand paid lobbyists, the newest growth industry has become influence peddling .
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The number of cases involving bribery, graft and influence peddling revealed in recent months is stunning.
wares
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That hatemongers still peddle their shopworn wares , disrupting lives, pitting neighbor against neighbor.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Belloni started her bakery business by peddling her homemade bread to local stores.
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Councilman Cobb is peddling his idea for a new freeway.
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Melendez's gang made up to $10 million a month peddling heroin.
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She now peddles cheap jewelry on TV.
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Street vendors peddled flowers and candles.
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Stricter punishments will be given to those convicted of peddling drugs to children.
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The gang earned as much as $10 million a month peddling heroin and cocaine.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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In 1990, peddling himself to the voters as a successful businessman, he was elected governor.
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Mattan and the yellow jersey were right in the middle of the pack as it peddled hard in the blistering heat.
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Not to be missed is Water at Work, in which peddling a bicycle produces the energy necessary to create a tornado.
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Others are peddling an assortment of get-rich-quick schemes.
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She apparently also used her contacts there to peddle a catalog for a merchandise corporation.
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They are the favorite targets of the boys who steal a few hours from shining shoes, peddling candy and gathering firewood.
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Thornhill has been peddling his rape thesis for years without much attention.