public-opinion poll
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public-opinion poll
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Bass has led nearly every public opinion poll in the race, with Pratt and Raman trading places for second and third position.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Only 30% of Russians have had direct exposure to the war, either by fighting in it or family connections to combatants, according to a public opinion poll from the Chronicles project in September 2024.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025
To that point, a recent public opinion poll by YouGov shows that Harris’ economic proposals enjoy wide support among both Republicans and Democrats.
From Salon • Sep. 10, 2024
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government has tumbled, battered by questions about the ruling party's ties to the Unification Church and its response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a public opinion poll.
From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2022
Every public opinion poll throughout the campaign had showed that Mr. Murphy would coast to an easy victory.
From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2021
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