cam·paign
(ˌ)kam-ˈpān 
1
: a connected series of military operations forming a distinct phase of a war
the bombing campaign
2
: a connected series of operations designed to bring about a particular result
election campaign
an advertising campaign
campaigned; campaigning; campaigns
: to go on, engage in, or conduct a campaign
campaigned for the presidency
: to enter (something, such as a horse or boat) in competition
was at that time campaigning a big steeplechase stable—
A. H. Higginson
A. H. Higginson
campaigner
noun
Synonyms
Examples of campaign in a Sentence
Noun
The group launched a campaign to protect the area from commercial development.
The university is organizing a campaign to attract a more diverse student population.
Verb
She campaigned to save the town library.
He campaigned hard to get more funding.
a time when women were campaigning for the right to vote
I campaigned for her when she ran for governor.
Recent Examples on the WebAnabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Maupin alleges the Weldon Spring senator’s campaign accepted 24 contributions above legal limits during the current campaign, and that 2.4% of his contributions have come from anonymous donors – more than the 1% limit in state law.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
McCloskey campaigned hard and mobilized a younger contingent of voters interested in the environment and land use issues.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 18 May 2024
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Noun
The total donated to candidate committees and outside groups supporting the campaigns amounted to $25.8 million, with 71.7% going to Democrats and 22.1% to Republicans.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024
Maupin alleges the Weldon Spring senator’s campaign accepted 24 contributions above legal limits during the current campaign, and that 2.4% of his contributions have come from anonymous donors – more than the 1% limit in state law.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
Verb
The senator campaigned in 2022 on his desire to reform the immigration system and personally warned Biden in mid-December not to fold to the GOP.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
McCloskey campaigned hard and mobilized a younger contingent of voters interested in the environment and land use issues.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 18 May 2024
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“Campaign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campaign. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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