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as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
we canvassed people all over town, asking if they would be interested in participating in a recycling program
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as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
canvassed all the items on the agenda
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Business Insider With the presidential election looming, unions in U.S. swing states are canvassing and phone banking for Kamala Harris.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Or, consider attending rallies, canvassing on behalf of your favorite candidate, or making a donation to an important cause.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
Campaign aides said groups affiliated with labor organizations were canvassing independently of the campaign.
—Thomas Beaumont and Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
The police report indicates that the day of Angie's murder, a young police officer who was canvassing the neighborhood had briefly questioned a then- 31-year-old Brian Dripps.
—CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Or, consider attending rallies, canvassing on behalf of your favorite candidate, or making a donation to an important cause.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 26 Sep. 2024
Campaign aides said groups affiliated with labor organizations were canvassing independently of the campaign.
—Thomas Beaumont and Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
The police report indicates that the day of Angie's murder, a young police officer who was canvassing the neighborhood had briefly questioned a then- 31-year-old Brian Dripps.
—CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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On her podcast, Bunnie has interviewed celebrities, including Shanna Moakler, and has tackled topics such as relationship trauma, dating and true crime.Melissa Ruggieri, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among the active stars who have discussed their interest in investing in the league, though no such deal has been made public yet.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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During the wide-ranging Tokyo conversation, To also discussed his improvisational filmmaking style and reflected on Hong Kong cinema’s changing landscape.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024
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Analysts surveyed by FactSet had expected that treatment to bring in $435 million in revenue.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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In a concerning sign for the vice president, 74% of those surveyed in the state reported feeling that the country has been on the wrong track, while 57% either somewhat or strongly disapproved of Joe Biden's job as president.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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After each election cycle, officials review and upgrade these protocols and implement new laws passed by their state legislature.Clifford Tatum, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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After the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, or CFIUS, reviewed the national security implications of the sale, the Biden administration deferred a decision until after the election.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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