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as in interviewed
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 discussed
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 canvassed
On Tuesday, the group of volunteers canvassed the neighborhood where Bryan was last seen, taping up posters, handing out fliers and talking to shopkeepers and passersby.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Fire officials canvassed the neighborhood Wednesday morning to place informational fliers at all residences in the immediate area.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
Police canvassed the complex and learned that the son of a resident reported a stranger loitering in the parking lot a few days earlier.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
All totals are unofficial until ballots are canvassed.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
Cheney's daughter, Liz Cheney, also called for Bush to endorse Harris, while his own daughter, Barbara Bush, canvassed for Harris in Pennsylvania last month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2024
Dimon’s wife, Judith Kent, also canvassed for Harris in Michigan.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Police then canvassed the neighborhood.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
The line is also fully canvassed, handmade and created in a neutral color palette centered around browns, creams, ivories and green.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Fire officials canvassed the neighborhood Wednesday morning to place informational fliers at all residences in the immediate area.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2024
Police canvassed the complex and learned that the son of a resident reported a stranger loitering in the parking lot a few days earlier.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
All totals are unofficial until ballots are canvassed.
—Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024
Cheney's daughter, Liz Cheney, also called for Bush to endorse Harris, while his own daughter, Barbara Bush, canvassed for Harris in Pennsylvania last month.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2024
Dimon’s wife, Judith Kent, also canvassed for Harris in Michigan.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Police then canvassed the neighborhood.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
The line is also fully canvassed, handmade and created in a neutral color palette centered around browns, creams, ivories and green.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
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