opinion poll

British

noun

another term for a poll

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An opinion poll published by the Publico daily on Wednesday gave Seguro 67 percent of voter support and Ventura 33 percent.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

CBS News touted that point, which was based on a single public opinion poll.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

The vast majority of Greenland's 57,000 people want to become independent from Denmark, but do not wish to become part of the United States, according to a January opinion poll.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

The most recent opinion poll puts Nasralla in the lead, but with 34% of voters saying they are still undecided, it could be anyone's race.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

All of those predictions – borne out by every opinion poll over the past two years – have come to pass.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

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