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polling

[pohl-ing] / ˈpoʊl ɪŋ /


NOUN
electioneering
Synonyms
STRONG


NOUN
voting
Synonyms


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Election post-mortems, as well as consistent feedback from polling and interest groups, point towards the desire for a more diverse Liberal Party that reflects modern Australia, and a more cooperative, stable one.

From BBC

But polling day was largely peaceful, according to the Election Commission, which reported only "a few minor disruptions".

From Barron's

Meanwhile, the government said seven councils in England will test out using locations such as train stations or supermarkets for polling booths in May's local elections to make it easier for people to vote.

From BBC

Or routing a ballot dropped off at the wrong polling location to its appropriate county for processing.

From Los Angeles Times

In November 2025, polling by Mental Health UK found more than one in three UK residents now use AI to support their mental health or wellbeing.

From BBC