Example Sentences

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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

They had plate numbers and makes and models of cars, and sometimes even VINs; they had scouts and lookouts; they had canvassed businesses and compiled surveillance footage.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

Explaining the decision, the Home Office said it had canvassed opinion from local councils, residents' groups and drinks retailers - and the majority of respondents favoured returning to the pre-Covid rules.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023

As of early May, the teams had canvassed at least 1,000 addresses, and planned to double that by Sunday.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2023

Then Sergeant Murray had canvassed the more senior B-block officers about Cradle.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover