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survey

[ser-vey, sur-vey, ser-vey] / sərˈveɪ, ˈsɜr veɪ, sərˈveɪ /




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A Pew Research survey in June 2025, external, before the TPS provision was withdrawn from Haitians, suggested 39% of Americans supported the ending of TPS but 59% disapproved.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

You are most like those and least like those when comparing how you answered with our survey respondents on Opportunity in America.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

The survey ahead of the planned renovation work at the property identified a legal requirement to apply for a protected species development licence in order for it to continue.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Around half of job seekers say they are skeptical of most outreach they now receive, according to a Monster survey.

From MarketWatch Sep. 5, 2026

He jumped right in with questions about what plans I made or tools I had, then said, “How about we survey things together, if your mom's okay with that?”

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

A series of Florida surveys by the James Madison Institute found similar results.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

The collaboration demonstrates the scientific potential of combining highly sensitive radio observations with enormous optical spectroscopy surveys.

From Science Daily Sep. 3, 2026

Roman will also complete detailed surveys of the sky to help physicists better understand “dark matter,” which pulls the universe together, and “dark energy,” which pushes it apart.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Prof Mike Steer, executive director of the South Australian Research and Development Institute which helped carry out the underwater surveys, said the unprecedented low estimate this year was "disheartening".

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

The surveys found a range of prevalence of “Internet addiction” among young people and adults across the globe.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Politico surveyed 70 GOP candidates and members and found that most of them weren’t going because they had convenient scheduling conflicts.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal were expecting to see the figure come in at 205,000.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Like Keith, 9 out of 10 families surveyed said that a formal diagnosis made at least one aspect of life easier.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Of the economists surveyed, only Holt from Scotiabank said there would be a rate increase by the end of 2026, arguing that slack would be absorbed at a faster-than-expected pace.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

“I wish to have a private conference with you two,” said he, when he had surveyed me at his leisure.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

The trust said it was partly due to the unusually hot weather but also the result of increased surveying and monitoring in the county.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Investing in heat-countering measures has become essential to maintain the existing workforce and attract new recruits, said Yutaka Kono from Konoe, the specialist wholesaler of screws and surveying equipment where Tabuchi works.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

By surveying large regions of the sky, Roman is expected to give researchers a powerful new way to study the history and structure of the universe while also expanding our understanding of distant planetary systems.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

One more thing: For an upcoming project, I’m surveying Gen Z–ers to better understand their investing behaviors.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

Nat was still working on surveying when he got his first glimpse at an algebra book.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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