canvass
Example Sentences
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His intention to canvass voters in Makerfield, in Greater Manchester, is unexpected given Burnham is widely expected to challenge Sir Keir for the Labour leadership, should he become an MP.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's wardrobe is more than a statement of style; it has become known as a canvass for her political message of advancing women's and Indigenous rights.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
Unlike other federal courts, Pryor took the time to canvass the historical record.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2025
“I canvass 80% of the time in Spanish,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024
In 1985, following his junior year at Woodson, Chris was hired by a local building contractor to canvass neighborhoods for sales, drumming up siding jobs and kitchen remodelings.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing canvass
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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Grade 12, List 6
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