canvasses

variants also canvases
present tense third-person singular of canvass
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as in interviews
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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  • The filing discusses Smithfield's recent developments, such as the closure of its Altoona, Iowa facility and the carve-out of its European operations.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The filing also discusses risk factors, including economic conditions, competition, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes that could impact the company's operations.
    Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Canvasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvasses. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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