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1
as in to survey
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 debate
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
Homeowners Elias and Danielle Stratigouleas told Fox News Digital that police had not canvassed their neighborhood in the 25 days since Guthrie was allegedly taken from her bed in what authorities have described as a home invasion kidnapping.
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Michael Dorgan , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Investigators have canvassed an area within 2 miles of Guthrie's home.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sakai, who spent $196,000, did not report spending any money on canvassing.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition to the request to those living in the area, authorities have canvassed residences, businesses and government agencies for surveillance video to identify any possible indication of where Guthrie may have been taken, a law enforcement official familiar with the case says.
—Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
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Michael Dorgan , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Investigators have canvassed an area within 2 miles of Guthrie's home.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Sakai, who spent $196,000, did not report spending any money on canvassing.
—Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition to the request to those living in the area, authorities have canvassed residences, businesses and government agencies for surveillance video to identify any possible indication of where Guthrie may have been taken, a law enforcement official familiar with the case says.
—Randi Kaye, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
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According to a preliminary survey conducted by Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) this week, 81% of the Israeli public supports the Iran strikes, while 63% of those surveyed believe the campaign should continue until the Iranian regime falls.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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But so far, none of the 15 school systems surveyed by The Courant have had to shorten their April vacation yet, which can be a highly contentious decision since families and teachers often book vacation for those times far in advance.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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His statement was debated on the airwaves and online, and covered in outlets ranging from TMZ to The Hill, a website ostensibly devoted to Beltway politics.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The movie stars participated in a Variety & CNN town hall last week in which the pair debated how the pacing of movies and streaming series appeals to different generations who consume media on a wide range of mediums.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Nance proposed bringing the story of rampant fraud to a handpicked journalist, who would interview a suspect cooperating with police, a retailer and someone whose identity had been stolen for the scam.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Thirteen days after Skylar disappeared, Rachel returned to Morgantown from her summer camp and was interviewed by investigators.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Asia-Pacific markets traded higher overnight, buoyed by a softening in global oil prices on Tuesday as the G7 met to discuss the possible use of emergency crude reserves to ease the supply crunch.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the event of a tornado watch, the NWS recommends folks review and discuss emergency plans, take inventory of supplies and check their safe room.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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And the prosecutors argued that Lauer’s decision to wait eight years after the initial FBI raid to enter a guilty plea should result in a longer sentence.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those results ran afoul of the Club World Cup’s multi-ownership rule, Alajuelense argued.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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