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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
Election results in Arizona are unofficial until local officials have tabulated and canvassed the results.
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
What is Paul McCartney's history with Nashville? Despite canvassing the globe his entire career, McCartney has only played Nashville shows twice in his career, both at Bridgestone Arena.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
Wyatt’s father, Larry Littrell, brought his son’s question to his local representatives — filling City Commission meetings with skate advocates of all ages, canvassing the city with signs, making petitions and even running unsuccessfully for a commission seat in 2018 to get a park for his son.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
According to the city's Board of Elections, these will include votes made in early voting, Election Day voting at polling sites, as well as any valid mail ballots canvassed, but not affidavit ballots.
—James Powel, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
What is Paul McCartney's history with Nashville? Despite canvassing the globe his entire career, McCartney has only played Nashville shows twice in his career, both at Bridgestone Arena.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 10 July 2025
Wyatt’s father, Larry Littrell, brought his son’s question to his local representatives — filling City Commission meetings with skate advocates of all ages, canvassing the city with signs, making petitions and even running unsuccessfully for a commission seat in 2018 to get a park for his son.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
According to the city's Board of Elections, these will include votes made in early voting, Election Day voting at polling sites, as well as any valid mail ballots canvassed, but not affidavit ballots.
—James Powel, USA Today, 25 June 2025
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Three days later, Banjo interviewed for the job as Broncos assistant special teams coordinator.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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After months of researching public records, unearthing decades-old war documents and interviewing people linked to the safe deposit boxes, the Tribune succeeded in 10 of the 11 cases on the treasurer’s public list — including that of Grabowski.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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In a message to the Free Press sent Friday via email, WDIV vice president and general manager Bob Ellis stated the station has reached out to Winchester to discuss the next steps.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys are embroiled in a contract dispute, and team owner Jerry Jones went on Fox News and discussed the situation.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Aug. 2025
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Adobe also surveyed 5,000 consumers this month about their gen-AI use.—
Joan Verdon,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Crews are surveying the area with airboats and continue to work in the areas that are accessible.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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Where Aguilar’s court case stands The criminal case against Aguilar was still developing as prosecutors reviewed the facts and evidence of what occurred.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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