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How to pronounce “canvass”

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Pronunciation guide for canvass

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of canvass with real speech in context.
Available examples: 2 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How to make faster decisionsMake sure to avoid the temptation to canvass.
Definition summary: (transitive, figuratively)

Example 1 of 2

How to make faster decisions

Make sure to avoid the temptation to canvass.

[Verb]
(transitive, figuratively)
(transitive, obsolete)
(intransitive)
[Noun]
(countable) A seeking or solicitation of donations, information, opinions, support, etc.
(countable, specifically, politics) A seeking or solicitation, or determination, of support or favourable votes in a forthcoming election or poll.
(countable, US, politics) A scrutiny of the votes cast in an election to reject irregular votes; also, a tally, audit, and certification of votes.
(obsolete)

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