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A quick definition of canvass:

Term: CANVASS

Definition: Canvass means to carefully examine or scrutinize something, such as an issue or a set of ballots. It also refers to the process of formally counting ballots and reporting the results. Additionally, canvass can mean to ask for political support from voters or to take stock of public opinion. For example, a candidate might canvass a particular region to gauge their popularity.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: To examine in detail, count and report returns, or solicit political support from voters or a voting district.

Example 1: After the election, the officials will canvass the votes to determine the winner.

Example 2: The candidate is actively canvassing the neighborhood to gain support for their campaign.

Explanation: The first example illustrates the second definition of canvass, which means to count and report returns. The second example illustrates the third definition of canvass, which means to solicit political support from voters or a voting district.

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sadpadresfan

13:15

Besides lion ur killin jt

texaslawhopefully

13:15

yeah half tuition at CLS is fantastic

ImpartialLion

13:16

Thank you! But lowkey my page a lil fake. Withdrew from UChi after missing the II and the fact my future wife wants to leave the midwest anyways (i cant lie its mainly the first reason tho)

sadpadresfan

13:16

UChi didn’t inv u but you hit cls w half

sadpadresfan

13:16

That’s crazy haha

ImpartialLion

13:17

Honestly no clue. I missed NU waves too. Quite frankly, I think my why chicago statements were very meh

ImpartialLion

13:17

My PS and DS were sort of emotion but ended on a happy note. My why chi’s also did a little emotional stuff and I think it might’ve hurt me a bit. No clue tho🤷🏽‍♂️

Trismegistus

13:17

im pubbed in a bar association does that not mean anything wtfffff :(

sadpadresfan

13:18

@ImpartialLion: water under the bridge for you now tbh 🔥

sadpadresfan

13:18

Wonder what HLS is doing w our apps tho

texaslawhopefully

13:18

at least you're wondering lol

texaslawhopefully

13:18

I had the II and then got R'd

lilypadfrog

13:19

guys am I part of this conversation i also have a good lsat and no acceptances. I want to feel included

Trismegistus

13:19

my own alma mater straight up ignoring me too

sadpadresfan

13:19

@lilypadfrog: ur not a kjd without work experience. Back off

ImpartialLion

13:19

I think I’m headed for the HLS WL. I heard that if you get off the WL, you put down your deposit before you hear your offer? Idk how i feel ab that

sadpadresfan

13:19

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ImpartialLion

13:20

Every thursday, i still pretend like I have a chance at a II tho

sadpadresfan

13:20

Yeh my friend got it 5/15 last year… crazy late

sadpadresfan

13:20

Same same maybe tomorrow 😭

lilypadfrog

13:20

@sadpadresfan: :(

texaslawhopefully

13:21

that's a good thing 😭

texaslawhopefully

13:21

you have actual work experience

Trismegistus

13:21

i was on HLS WL and waited all summer :(

atwatodbit

13:21

i cannot imagine taking HLS at sticker with a good scholly elsewhere. i am trying to just pretend they dont exist tbh

Trismegistus

13:21

got a II and everything

Captainredrum3

13:22

If I didnt get into UVA in November my mental health would be decimated

sadpadresfan

13:22

@Trismegistus: can I ask where u attend now?

ImpartialLion

13:22

Now that the debt is real, even half is so damn expensive. I’m hopin to get a few extra grand from CLS in reconsiderations

Trismegistus

13:22

nowhere, i only applied there

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