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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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Recent Examples of canvass
Detectives on Tuesday night were canvassing the area for videos and witnesses, as police look for anyone who may have information about the fatal shooting to come forward.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2024
Almost immediately, the police began a manhunt, canvassing the city and releasing images of the person being sought.
—Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
By late May, Morris started canvassing Garrido’s neighbors, trying — unsuccessfully — to find home security video of Garrido towing his boat.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
To combat the change, King continues canvassing the block, conversing and getting to know his neighbors.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2024
Almost immediately, the police began a manhunt, canvassing the city and releasing images of the person being sought.
—Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
By late May, Morris started canvassing Garrido’s neighbors, trying — unsuccessfully — to find home security video of Garrido towing his boat.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
To combat the change, King continues canvassing the block, conversing and getting to know his neighbors.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
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Armed with the new information, Pierson, who had been working with the FBI and other agencies, in November traveled to Tuscon, where Muller was incarcerated, to interview him in person.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Jets also asked to interview quarterbacks coach Josh McCown.Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
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Trump has also discussed taking back the Panama Canal, where China controls two of five ports.Brad Dress, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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Over Zoom, Yost discussed the shocking finale, including three major scenes at the very end, the especially surprising final sequence that could change everything, and what to expect from Season 3.Barry Levitt, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Tata study surveyed more than 1,300 people across 18 nations representing consumers, along with key related industries including EV manufacturers, charging infrastructure builders, EV fleet adopters and influencers such as policymakers, researchers, urban planners and advocacy groups.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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That poll surveyed 1,203 Georgia voters from May 30 to June 3, 2024, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Through a search warrant, law enforcement reviewed Leedy’s account on a social media application not named in the motion, which showed there were several other minor victims, the motion said.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Agents can review all compliance requirements to ensure the data is ready.Sridhar Ratakonda, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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