canvass
Example Sentences
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's wardrobe is more than a statement of style; it has become known as a canvass for her political message of advancing women's and Indigenous rights.
From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026
Rand’s researchers, who canvass the three neighborhoods every two months, found that the shortfalls coincide with an increase in the percentage of people “sleeping rough,” without the protection of a vehicle or tent.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025
Unlike other federal courts, Pryor took the time to canvass the historical record.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2025
“Doctors have come out to canvass, and do door knocks with my campaign, because they know that I will support them because this affects the doctor's ability to do good health care.”
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2024
Cora made a canvass of the village: Not a soul.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
Vocabulary lists containing canvass
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
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Grade 12, List 6
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