canvass
verb (used with object)
to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from.
will be canvassing
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future progressiveof canvass.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has a visit to highlight a government announcement on tackling fraud, whilst Labour's Sir Keir Starmer will be canvassing voters alongside his deputy Angela Rayner.
From BBC ● May 3, 2023
“We know there are more, and already, starting tonight and well into tomorrow, our damage inspection teams will be canvassing the area in great detail,” Estes said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
Everett Collection Mr. Marshall disagrees and wants Canadians to think again, something he will be canvassing them on through his blog blacktieguide.com.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2013
Labour candidate for Renfrewshire East Mr Murphy will be canvassing support in Barrhead, together with Mr Alexander.
From BBC ● May 4, 2010
