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 WebSam Woodward, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024
In May, canvassers in Delta County, Michigan, refused to certify a recall election after a pressure campaign by local election conspiracy activists.
—Madeleine May, CBS News, 13 July 2024
Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
The president frequently campaigns on such populist policies as reining in prescription drug prices and taxing billionaires.
—Jeff Stein, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
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Noun
More:Former President Donald Trump rushed from stage at rally, appeared to have blood on his face
Republican National Convention spokespeople did not immediately answer their phones Saturday evening but forward a statement from Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung focused on Trump's health.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024
In May, canvassers in Delta County, Michigan, refused to certify a recall election after a pressure campaign by local election conspiracy activists.
—Madeleine May, CBS News, 13 July 2024
Verb
Kennedy was campaigning in California for the presidency and lived just one day after being hit twice, once in the neck and the armpit.
—Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024
The president frequently campaigns on such populist policies as reining in prescription drug prices and taxing billionaires.
—Jeff Stein, Washington Post, 13 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for campaign
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“Campaign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campaign. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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