lobbying

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Verb lobby has 1 sense

lobby, buttonhole - detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
--₁ is one way to solicit, beg, tap

Derived forms: noun lobby₂, noun lobbyist₁
Sample sentences:
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Lobbying

Noun: A process where individuals, organizations, or interest groups seek to influence policymakers in order to shape legislation or government decisions in their favor.

Example sentence: The pharmaceutical industry hired multiple lobbyists to promote their interests and secure favorable legislation.

Verb: To engage in the act of lobbying.

Example sentence: The environmental activists lobbied passionately for stricter regulations on carbon emissions.

Adjective: Relating to or associated with lobbying.

Example sentence: The lobbying efforts by the tech industry led to significant changes in the proposed tax laws.

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