canvass
Example Sentences
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The letter claimed the woman would “canvass the progress of The Gates Foundation Program in three African Nations” for Enhanced Education’s continued operations in Africa and that all her expenses were covered.
Crews canvassed the damaged area looking for others who might be injured.
From Washington Times
He touts his vigorous campaigning — along with mailers and text messages, he says he has knocked on more than 20,000 doors over the course of his near-daily canvasses.
From Washington Post
For the first time, Hubbard decided to donate money, phone-bank and canvass for a candidate.
From Los Angeles Times
Multiple owners said they were not aware of any efforts within ownership ranks to canvass votes for a prospective effort to remove Snyder.
From Washington Post
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