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  • present participle of poll.
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polling

[pohl-ing] / ˈpoʊl ɪŋ /


NOUN
electioneering
Synonyms
STRONG


NOUN
voting
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Speaking to the BBC, polling expert John Curtice cautioned against any suggestion that Burnham's victory would lead to a "dramatic" improvement in Labour's popularity nationwide.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

An avowed Democratic Socialist leads in the polling for district mayor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

The celebration came as new polling suggested many Americans may be in less of a festive mood.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

Around 12% of U.S. adults have used those drugs for weight loss, polling has shown.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In previous elections, there had been drinking and rowdiness around the polling places, but on this day everything was calm.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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