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polling

[pohl-ing] / ˈpoʊl ɪŋ /


NOUN
electioneering
Synonyms
STRONG


NOUN
voting
Synonyms


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Meanwhile, polling since the third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, dropped out suggests that Stevens has been the larger beneficiary of her support.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

The Hill Insider will be aimed at the political junkie who wants to go deeper on polling data and hear longer, in-depth discussion on issues.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The party is polling at about 40% ahead of elections in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt in September.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

More than 57% of adults disapprove of the president’s job performance, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average, which is up from 50% a year ago.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

On election day I went into the polling booth and drew the curtain behind me and unfolded my ballots.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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 Morley, John




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