canvassing

Example Sentences

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They had reached out to their local and state Democratic Party organizations asking how they might help — maybe doorknocking, or canvassing — but had not gotten a response.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 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

Authorities are also canvassing gun shops showing the video released by the FBI to see if anyone recognizes him, according to the sheriff’s department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

The most common way people encounter giving opportunities is in-person requests or canvassing - meaning direct appeals at homes, religious sites or public spaces, rather than digital campaigns or formal fundraising drives.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

I can smell dinner cooking and realize we’ve been out canvassing all day and I’m getting hungry.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson