- present participle of canvass.
canvassing
Example Sentences
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The north London MP has threatened to begin canvassing support if Sir Keir's address leaves her "dissatisfied" with his plan to turn the party's fortunes around.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood for evidence and reviewing surveillance footage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Eralp said she is modeling her campaign, with its focus on door-to-door canvassing, on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
Sandra Ramirez, 63, smiles and cuts a friendly figure as she dances, waves flags, and gives speeches canvassing for votes in Bogota.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
I can smell dinner cooking and realize we’ve been out canvassing all day and I’m getting hungry.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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