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canvassing

noun as in electioneering

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noun as in soliciting

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Crime was one of the issues, and while canvassing a neighborhood, Fonda found this woman unwilling to open all of her door.

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In recent weeks civic groups have been relentlessly flooding social media platforms and pounding the streets canvassing for votes.

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This means that voter turnout is crucial for the Great Recall's success - and it is the reason why civic groups have been relentlessly flooding social media and pounding the streets canvassing for votes.

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According to club leadership, its power comes down to the club’s ability to mobilize a volunteer force for canvassing purposes.

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Several plainclothes officers were in the area Tuesday canvassing local businesses for witnesses and security camera video.

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