canvass

Example Sentences

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The letter claimed the woman would “canvass the progress of The Gates Foundation Program in three African Nations” for Enhanced Education’s continued operations in Africa and that all her expenses were covered.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crews canvassed the damaged area looking for others who might be injured.

From Washington Times

One way to test the water is to use software that canvasses staff sentiment.

From BBC

Along the Texas border, El Paso County reported that 725 mail ballots were officially rejected and not counted after a final canvass Monday — about 16% of all such ballots cast.

From Seattle Times

Officers and public works personnel canvassed the area and found that several other homes, spanning several blocks in the northeast area of Beverly Hills, had also been targeted.

From Fox News