politicize
verb
po·lit·i·cize
pə-ˈli-tə-ˌsīz 
politicized; politicizing
: to give a political tone or character to
an attempt to politicize the civil service
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They have politicized the budget process.
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Pamela Avila, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
South Africa accused the US of politicizing trade talks, rebuffing Washington’s pressure to scrap Black empowerment laws the White House argues are unfair.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Other pastors are cautioning against politicizing his death and warning against idolizing him over the gospel.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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Pamela Avila, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
South Africa accused the US of politicizing trade talks, rebuffing Washington’s pressure to scrap Black empowerment laws the White House argues are unfair.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Other pastors are cautioning against politicizing his death and warning against idolizing him over the gospel.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Israeli officials have accused the UN court of being politicized and weaponized against Israel.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Politicize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politicize. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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