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David Sheppard and Avante Brown were canvassing residents for a solar company recently when they stumbled onto the atom smasher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

On Sunday, the day after the shooting, federal agents detained Mr Eaton as they were canvassing in the area.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

Thinking they were canvassing for a wildlife charity, Picchi told them it was not a good time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2022

The sheriff said that detectives were canvassing the county for more information and that they were using aircraft to search for evidence.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2022

While the Mortons were canvassing Rosemont, James and Margaret were doing the same work in Glen Point.

From Ethel Morton and the Christmas Ship by Smith, Mabell S. C. (Mabell Shippie Clarke)