- present participle of poll.
polling
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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