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to ask many people in an area for their opinions and encourage them to vote for someone or support something
The prime minister has spent the day canvassing in Doncaster.
Party supporters were called on to help canvass for their candidate.
The Home Secretary has been canvassing support for his new crime bill.
to ask many people in different places for their opinions
We will be canvassing the views of teachers all over the country.
to discuss an idea in order to decide whether to accept it or not
Various possibilities have been canvassed.
