canvass
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He called on an official canvass of votes by electoral authorities to determine the winner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
“When I canvass for Chuck, sometimes I ask people, ‘What do you actually think about the state of the Democratic Party?’
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
His intention to canvass voters in Makerfield, in Greater Manchester, is unexpected given Burnham is widely expected to challenge Sir Keir for the Labour leadership, should he become an MP.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Rand’s researchers, who canvass the three neighborhoods every two months, found that the shortfalls coincide with an increase in the percentage of people “sleeping rough,” without the protection of a vehicle or tent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025
He and Schnooks thanked the clerk for his kind attention, then set out to canvass more hotels.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso all brushed their canvasses with it.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024
Paintings of city scenery from Rothko’s early career lead to his experiments with Surrealism; to the abstract, foggy rectangles he’s known for; and finally to the dark, colorless canvasses that embodied his later work.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2023
Instead, he gave it blank canvasses and then told dr.dk:
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2023
“I’m thrilled that the library has chosen to bring back the bookmobile,” said Consuelo Soto Murphy, an artist and Sunnyside native who designed the three canvasses that adorn the sides and back of the vehicle.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2023
He must cling to his studio, hold desperately to this atmosphere of paint and canvasses.
From An Engagement of Convenience A Novel by Zangwill, Louis
The two countries "quickly canvassed" the Chinese missile test, Luxon told reporters in a briefing after the talks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
The EFL subsequently canvassed feedback but it was clear clubs were strongly against any kind of video review system in the Championship.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Only a net 17% of asset managers now expect lower policy rates from central banks whereas that figure was 46% when they were canvassed in February.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 17, 2026
She said roughly 20 members have canvassed the area, from downtown homeless encampments to a rocky wash near Guthrie’s home, searching for signs of the missing woman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Then Sergeant Murray had canvassed the more senior B-block officers about Cradle.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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They talk about its European-style organizing model, its uneasy alliance with the Democratic Party, the primacy of canvassing and volunteering, and the art of compromise.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
When canvassing, they say, their aim isn’t merely to knock on every door in a given neighborhood—but to do so four times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
For example, the Park campaign was able to recruit around 1,000 volunteers by the end of the campaign, which represents a solid base of support for canvassing and other activities.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
The left-wing organization, which has about 5,000 members, is known for running strong ground game campaigns that include canvassing, door-knocking and phone banking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
After canvassing the street, he’d stand on the curb’s edge and look up at the house windows.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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