Example Sentences

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DeSantis and Haley have raised a lot of money and are polling respectably.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2023

Candidates who’ve been on the public’s radar for years — including former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and former Vice President Mike Pence — are polling in the single digits.

From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2023

He and his party are polling badly, but his presence in government might reassure some senators.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

The Greens are polling at around 5% nationally, which would not deliver any MPs at all if it was repeated evenly across the country.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

I think all the legions of devils hold here their provincial chapter, or are polling, canvassing, and wrangling for the election of a new rector.

From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 by Motteux, Peter Anthony