canvass
verb (used with object)
to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from.
is canvassing
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present progressiveof canvass (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Los Angeles Police Department received similar reports, authorities said, and the Beverly Hills Police Department is canvassing the area and collecting all the fliers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2022
The Macarena has fallen on hard times: macarena.com is canvassing for donations to stay up and running.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 4, 2019
The Democrat explained that his government is canvassing the facilities across the state in order to find out for themselves how many children have been moved, where they are located, and what resources they need.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 22, 2018
Earlier on Monday the Ulster Rugby Supporters Club said it is keeping its options open on whether to protest the decision to terminate the contracts and is canvassing opinion from its 938 members.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2018
Lane is canvassing the city for the Universalist Bath.
From Peck's Compendium of Fun by George W. (George Wilbur) Peck
