- present participle of poll.
polling
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The controversies have coincided with a drop in Reform polling support and in popularity for Farage, long a divisive figure loved and loathed in largely equal measure.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
According to polling by Harris, nearly half of regular worshipers say they feel less safe attending services in person, and 39% report that safety concerns have changed how often they attend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Prediction markets say their odds reflect the wisdom of the crowds and can be more accurate than polling.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
As polling booths closed, Hong was overwhelmingly favored on betting markets like Polymarket and Kalshi.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
School is closed on Election Day because Poplar Springs Middle is a polling station.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
On March 30 the first elections took place, and the first pollings on the day following.
From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by John Morley
