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1
as in to interview
to go around and approach (people) with a request for opinions or information
we canvassed people all over town, asking if they would be interested in participating in a recycling program
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as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
canvassed all the items on the agenda
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Recent Examples of canvass
There’s a long history of churches — including progressive and historically Black congregations — getting involved in elections, by registering voters, canvassing neighborhoods and providing transportation to polling sites.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
The day after the event, McKibben and his legion of senior climate voters took this message door to door, canvassing in Avondale for Kamala Harris and other Democrats on behalf of Owen, Emily, Ojas and their own grandchildren.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Election results in Arizona are unofficial until local officials have tabulated and canvassed the results.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Of the 2200 companies of 1000 or more employees that study authors canvassed, 61% had a structured hybrid model, and 21% offered full flexibility.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
The day after the event, McKibben and his legion of senior climate voters took this message door to door, canvassing in Avondale for Kamala Harris and other Democrats on behalf of Owen, Emily, Ojas and their own grandchildren.
—Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Election results in Arizona are unofficial until local officials have tabulated and canvassed the results.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Of the 2200 companies of 1000 or more employees that study authors canvassed, 61% had a structured hybrid model, and 21% offered full flexibility.
—Aliza Knox, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Iranians began to leave Syria on Friday morning, the officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive issue.Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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What to know about the complex, long-simmering civil war Now, the two nations, along with Iran, are set to meet in Doha on Saturday to discuss the volatile situation in Syria, a Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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For the 2024 awards, more than 5,000 organizations in Arizona were invited to survey their employees.Silvia Solis, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent research from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) paints a grim picture: Around half of the workers surveyed report feeling used up, emotionally drained and burned out from their jobs.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Stellantis did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the visits, including whether the company intends to review Tavares’ past decisions, such as closing and selling the company’s Arizona Proving Grounds.Michael Wayland, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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The decision of whether to let the transaction through or block it is made upon reviewing the results of the communication between the client and the agent.Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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