campaign
noun
the competition by rival political candidates and organizations for public office.
has campaigned
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present perfectof campaign (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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His rival, Hinojosa, has campaigned on a broader data-center moratorium until state lawmakers can enact permanent rules, which could affect projects already in development, Donnelly said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
Like the New York mayor, she has campaigned on so-called pothole politics: a focus on quality of life and restoring public trust in government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
The RAC, which conducted the analysis in July this year, has campaigned against increases in drop-off charges.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Becerra, on the other hand, has campaigned like he has it as easy as the guy who accompanies the quinceañera girl during her showcase waltz.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Each time, C.P. has campaigned for him in white working-class neighborhoods.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
