- present tense form of poll (3rd person singular).
polls
Example Sentences
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Adding to the potential combustion, the pair have become increasingly unpopular among the British public in recent years, polls show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
But Thailand is among a band of neighbouring nations, sharing unavoidable border issues with Myanmar, which have used the polls as a cue to reset relations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Is Burnham more popular in the polls because he is racking up the likes on social media, or is he doing better online because people like him?
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Favorable polls lead to more fundraising. There’s a bandwagon effect.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
I took heart in the optimism Hillary projected that night, and in the many polls that showed her with a comfortable lead.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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