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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
Lee has raised about $70,000, spending most of it on canvassing and campaign materials.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Detectives began investigating by canvassing the neighborhood door-by-door, looking for witnesses, interviewing potential suspects, and meticulously searching the neighborhood for physical evidence.
—Georgina Dinardo, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
Also the reasoning behind his outreach ministry, which along with various drives and events to help those in need, canvassed the neighborhood and inspired locals to attend service.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Investigators are continuing to canvass the area for potential witnesses and surveillance footage, according to the press release.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
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The woman remained at the scene to speak with officers and was later interviewed and released, said Bower.—
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Remodeling experts interviewed by USA TODAY in April, after the first round of tariffs were rolled out, estimated that the cost of renovating a home could rise as much as 25%.—
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On Tuesday, steps away from the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, TIME hosted a panel to discuss how AI is transforming systems to address global challenges.—
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This was followed by a montage of media reports discussing his return to late-night hosting duties.—
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More details would be released after district staff surveyed the damage to the Miami Junior Senior High School, according to Superintendent Richard Ramos in a letter to parents.—
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The impending Urban Cow Half Marathon, which will wind through the neighborhood on Sunday morning, wasn’t a concern, though, for several residents surveyed the afternoon before.—
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Administrations must review course materials, curricula, syllabi and other instructional documents to ensure compliance and make adjustments as needed.—
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Norris said the district is cooperating with authorities and reviewing the situation.—
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“Canvass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canvass. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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