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  • present participle of poll.
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polling

[pohl-ing] / ˈpoʊl ɪŋ /


NOUN
electioneering
Synonyms
STRONG


NOUN
voting
Synonyms


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Voters in the Atlantic archipelago of Sao Tome and Principe, regarded as a model of democracy in Africa, will head to polling stations on Sunday for the presidential election.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

Meanwhile, polling since the third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, dropped out suggests that Stevens has been the larger beneficiary of her support.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

However, polling frequently suggests inheritance tax is widely regarded as the least fair tax, external.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Ivan Moore, who does nonpartisan polling in Alaska, said that system virtually ensures Sullivan and Sullivan will face off against each other in a runoff that includes Peltola.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Anthony and seven of the other women who had registered went to the polling place.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

On March 30 the first elections took place, and the first pollings on the day following.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by Morley, John




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