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1
as in interviewing
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 discussing
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 canvassing
By late May, Morris started canvassing Garrido’s neighbors, trying — unsuccessfully — to find home security video of Garrido towing his boat.
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Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Burke shared photos on her Instagram, including one of her standing beside a firefighter who seemed to be canvasing the area.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
Detectives were in the neighborhood canvasing the area for security or surveillance footage much of the morning.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
Her main rival appears to be Virginia Representative Gerry Connolly, 74, who has spent the week canvassing the caucus for support.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The researchers have also been canvassing for more hornet sightings, Sanchez said.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Police are canvasing for surveillance video, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
To combat the change, King continues canvassing the block, conversing and getting to know his neighbors.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Or a generation before, considering Roger is canvassing the town with Brian to see if anyone has spotted a man and a child in strange-looking clothing.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Burke shared photos on her Instagram, including one of her standing beside a firefighter who seemed to be canvasing the area.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
Detectives were in the neighborhood canvasing the area for security or surveillance footage much of the morning.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
Her main rival appears to be Virginia Representative Gerry Connolly, 74, who has spent the week canvassing the caucus for support.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
The researchers have also been canvassing for more hornet sightings, Sanchez said.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Police are canvasing for surveillance video, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
To combat the change, King continues canvassing the block, conversing and getting to know his neighbors.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Or a generation before, considering Roger is canvassing the town with Brian to see if anyone has spotted a man and a child in strange-looking clothing.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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