- present participle of canvass.
canvassing
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Lisa Sabatine, 67, was involved with Platner’s campaign from the outset as a volunteer coordinator and is now organizing and canvassing with another group, People Power Maine.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
Back in Macon, one of Hollis's colleagues out canvassing voters to make sure they make it to the polls is Octavia Brooks, a working-class grandmother.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
He said officers had arrested three men, following reports of "intimidating and obstructive conduct" during canvassing in recent weekends, and "conflict between those canvassing and protesters".
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
When canvassing, they say, their aim isn’t merely to knock on every door in a given neighborhood—but to do so four times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Who’s the other hunter? Sam? Jamie? They’re the only other ones canvassing this turf.”
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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