campaign
noun
the competition by rival political candidates and organizations for public office.
campaigning
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present participleof campaign.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Sánchez and other Spanish politicians cancelled all public engagements on Wednesday, including campaigning for next month's parliamentary elections.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
He’s been dubbed “Evil Mamdani” while he’s been campaigning for Senate in Michigan.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
Her campaigning style—as evidenced by her return on Sunday—is to wade into crowds, hugging and talking with followers, potentially opening herself up to danger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Caribbean nations campaigning for slavery reparations have won support from an unexpected source -- the descendants of some of Britain's most prominent families to have benefitted from the slave trade.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
So, the next day I went to the meeting, entered my name on the ballot, and started my campaigning.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
