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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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
Labour MPs who have campaigned on this now acknowledge that the law will be delayed until the new session of parliament but are pressing for a specific timetable from government.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
People who have campaigned against Fripps Farm attended several hearings to voice their opposition to Marsh's keeping of animals.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
Mrs Shakespeare and some other parents have campaigned for "Harry's Law" to make it compulsory for schools to report when they have isolated or restrained a child.
From BBC ● May 22, 2025
I have campaigned it a good deal this summer upon three ears of roast corn a day.”
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862 by Various
