1The research team spent months canvassing the existing literature on climate change to identify gaps in current knowledge.
2Canvassing the opinions of local residents revealed a deep-seated opposition to the proposed development plans.
3In order to canvass the full range of possibilities, the committee established a series of working groups to explore different scenarios.
4The historian's meticulous approach involved canvassing a wide array of primary sources to reconstruct the events of that period.
5Before making a decision, it is essential to canvass the potential risks and benefits of each option carefully.