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Politics is sometimes a dirty business. vs Politics are sometimes a dirty business.

The correct choice is "Politics is sometimes a dirty business." In this sentence, "politics" is treated as a singular noun, so it should be followed by the singular verb form "is."
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Politics is sometimes a dirty business.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

In this context, "politics" is considered a singular noun, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is."
  • Mr President, Commissioner Byrne, there is a popular saying that politics is a dirty business.
  • Politics can be a dirty business.
  • Because politics is a dirty business full of dirty men.
  • You're a tradesman, and trade is a dirty business.
  • You know, politics can be a dirty business.
  • Slave hunting's a dirty business.
  • Automobile manufacturing is a dirty business.
  • It doesn't have to be a dirty business.
  • Politics is not a dirty business; it is actually a most enjoyable occupation!
  • With Bob in the picture, adoption is a dirty business.
  • It's just people like Ricky's father that make it into a dirty business.
  • Medical research is sometimes a risky business.
  • You had a dirty business, Dimitrij.
  • It's a dirty business, Frank.
  • It's a dirty business, after all.
  • Marta involved me in a dirty business...
  • It's a dirty business, Edward.
  • A dirty business we're in, sometimes.
  • It is a dirty business and I want nothing to do with it.
  • This is a dirty business, full of thieves and gangsters.

Politics are sometimes a dirty business.

This phrase is incorrect. In this context, "politics" should be treated as a singular noun, so it should be followed by the singular verb "is."

Incorrect - should be "politics is sometimes a dirty business."
  • Politics can be a dirty business.
  • You're a tradesman, and trade is a dirty business.
  • You know, politics can be a dirty business.
  • Slave hunting's a dirty business.
  • Automobile manufacturing is a dirty business.
  • It doesn't have to be a dirty business.
  • With Bob in the picture, adoption is a dirty business.
  • It's just people like Ricky's father that make it into a dirty business.
  • Mr President, Commissioner Byrne, there is a popular saying that politics is a dirty business.
  • You had a dirty business, Dimitrij.
  • It's a dirty business, Frank.
  • It's a dirty business, after all.
  • Marta involved me in a dirty business...
  • It's a dirty business, Edward.
  • Because politics is a dirty business full of dirty men.
  • A dirty business we're in, sometimes.
  • It is a dirty business and I want nothing to do with it.
  • This is a dirty business, full of thieves and gangsters.
  • It's a dirty business, Edward.
  • Like politics, sport will always be a dirty business, but there is undoubtedly room for it to clean up its act.

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