canvass

Example Sentences

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Players planned to canvass their peers scattered across spring training camps, then meet again Wednesday, with the possibility of voting on a new executive director then.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's wardrobe is more than a statement of style; it has become known as a canvass for her political message of advancing women's and Indigenous rights.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

The job was considered difficult; they canvass the entire country for immigrants who are here without legal status, and do so with too few resources.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2025

“Doctors have come out to canvass, and do door knocks with my campaign, because they know that I will support them because this affects the doctor's ability to do good health care.”

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024

My responsibilities were to organize the campaign, coordinate the regional branches, canvass for volunteers, and raise funds.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela