canvass
Example Sentences
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“When I canvass for Chuck, sometimes I ask people, ‘What do you actually think about the state of the Democratic Party?’
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
"I am going door to door," BNP candidate S.M Zilany, 57, told AFP, saying many would-be voters had never had a candidate canvass for their backing.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Rand’s researchers, who canvass the three neighborhoods every two months, found that the shortfalls coincide with an increase in the percentage of people “sleeping rough,” without the protection of a vehicle or tent.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
The job was considered difficult; they canvass the entire country for immigrants who are here without legal status, and do so with too few resources.
From Slate • Jul. 17, 2025
My responsibilities were to organize the campaign, coordinate the regional branches, canvass for volunteers, and raise funds.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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