campaign
noun
the competition by rival political candidates and organizations for public office.
have campaigned
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present perfectof campaign.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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In recent years, they have campaigned on issues such as votes for 16-year-olds and for free period products to be made available to students.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Regeni's family have campaigned throughout the decade for justice.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Hundreds of parents, including Kayley, have campaigned against the way Athena run its schools - and their vocal opposition now appears to have paid off.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Numerous Black elected officials have campaigned and served as surrogates for him, including influential Black Democrats Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and state Sen. Royce West of Dallas.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
Had I known the like of that, little would I have campaigned in yer company!
From Wyandotte by James Fenimore Cooper
