- present participle of poll.
polling
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The paper has done its own polling, which it says suggests that only 24% of the people it surveyed in south-east England believe Burnham's rise to power has been "legitimate".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Voters in the Atlantic archipelago of Sao Tome and Principe, regarded as a model of democracy in Africa, will head to polling stations on Sunday for the presidential election.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Meanwhile, polling since the third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, dropped out suggests that Stevens has been the larger beneficiary of her support.
From Slate ● Jul. 18, 2026
Ivan Moore, who does nonpartisan polling in Alaska, said that system virtually ensures Sullivan and Sullivan will face off against each other in a runoff that includes Peltola.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
Anthony and seven of the other women who had registered went to the polling place.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
On March 30 the first elections took place, and the first pollings on the day following.
From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by Morley, John
