straw poll

Example Sentences

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Ms. Noem and Mr. Ramaswamy each garnered 15 percent of the vote in the straw poll.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2024

A Reuters straw poll of two dozen voters around the country found many with little enthusiasm for any party and torn between what they viewed as the least bad choice.

From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2023

Had you taken a straw poll of Scotland fans about Townsend's future in that moment then the results may have been grim for the coach.

From BBC • May 9, 2023

I conducted a straw poll on one of my mum’s WhatsApp groups.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2023

Jim McLaughlin, who conducted the poll for CPAC, said the straw poll was calculated with transparency and accuracy and all of the results are posted online.

From Washington Times • Mar. 7, 2023