Example Sentences

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Farmers, landowners, and members of the public are being canvassed on whether storks should be reintroduced across Britain.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

He had canvassed Jaguar Land Rover dealerships, and learned inventory was growing, indicating the automaker’s sales would soon slow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

That poll, commissioned by the annuity provider Global Atlantic, canvassed just over 1,000 consumers between the ages of 55 and 75 with between $250,000 and $2 million in investible assets.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Only a net 17% of asset managers now expect lower policy rates from central banks whereas that figure was 46% when they were canvassed in February.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Together they canvassed the sidewalk outside their building on 141st Street, equipped with clipboards and pens.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser