- present participle of canvass.
canvassing
Example Sentences
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One canvasser, Timothy Nikonorov, explained that he had been an active volunteer with Mamdani’s campaign before becoming a frequent canvasser for Park, and an occasional canvassing lead.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for evidence and reviewing surveillance footage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Eralp said she is modeling her campaign, with its focus on door-to-door canvassing, on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Sandra Ramirez, 63, smiles and cuts a friendly figure as she dances, waves flags, and gives speeches canvassing for votes in Bogota.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
Today is Saturday and the Housewives’ League is passing out coupons and canvassing to sign up new members in Paradise Valley and Black Bottom.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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