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poll

[pohl] / poʊl /
NOUN
census; tally of answers to questions of opinion
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A poll by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, which was co-sponsored by The Times, had Pratt running in third place behind Bass and Raman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A poll by The Wall Street Journal predicts that exports grew at a near-13% clip, softer than the prior month but still robust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The peace deal with Azerbaijan, too, remains deeply divisive, with one recent poll showing 44% of public opinion in support and 41% opposed.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Eighty-seven percent of Peruvians disapprove of the legislature, according to an Ipsos poll.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Marjorie Connelly and Rich Meislin designed an innovative poll of American attitudes about class.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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