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poll

[pohl] / poʊl /
NOUN
census; tally of answers to questions of opinion
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An NBC News poll conducted in late February and early March found that AI had a net favorability rating below that of U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A March poll from Quinnipiac University found that while AI use is increasing, 55% of Americans believe more harm than good will come from the technology in their daily lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A recent poll by CNN Portugal/Mais Futebol found 50% of Sporting's supporters believe Gyokeres should be applauded on his return.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In the recent poll, the candidate with the second-most support among Latinos was Republican candidate Spencer Pratt, with 9% of Latino voters saying they would back the reality TV star-turned-politician.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Here’s the poll tax gone, and more and more states passin’ anti-lynchin’ bills, and all kinds of equal rights.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury