campaigning for

Example Sentences

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Chris was 11 years old when he was sent to the home following his father's death and has spent many years campaigning for answers about what happened at Skircoat Lodge.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The three leading candidates often sounded like they were campaigning for different jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

But she’s still been out campaigning for the measure with all four other council members.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

But we should be able to debate the best way to defend ourselves from it without being accused of campaigning for the enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Like Jefferson—indeed, like any self-respecting statesman of the era, save perhaps Burr—Adams had no intention of campaigning for the office.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis