Politick
[pol-i-tik] /ˈpɒl ɪ tɪk/
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.
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