- present participle of canvass.
canvassing
Example Sentences
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They talk about its European-style organizing model, its uneasy alliance with the Democratic Party, the primacy of canvassing and volunteering, and the art of compromise.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
In 2016, a team started canvassing the area around the former U.S. naval base at Subic Bay, talking to local fishermen and divers about conditions at the site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
For example, the Park campaign was able to recruit around 1,000 volunteers by the end of the campaign, which represents a solid base of support for canvassing and other activities.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
In the primary, DSA’s L.A. chapter recommended Raman but didn’t endorse her, with the distinction being that an endorsement comes with active canvassing and support from DSA members.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Malcolm X followers had been canvassing with growing anxiety for a Harlem church that would accept the Saturday funeral.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
