The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SCHMOOZING
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result SCHMOOZING
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What does SCHMOOZING mean?
SCHMOOZING verb- To talk casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection.