cam·paign
(ˌ)kam-ˈpān 
1
: a connected series of military operations forming a distinct phase of a war
the bombing campaign
2
: a connected series of operations designed to bring about a particular result
election campaign
an advertising campaign
campaigned; campaigning; campaigns
: to go on, engage in, or conduct a campaign
campaigned for the presidency
: to enter (something, such as a horse or boat) in competition
was at that time campaigning a big steeplechase stable—
A. H. Higginson
A. H. Higginson
campaigner
noun
Synonyms
Examples of campaign in a Sentence
Noun
The group launched a campaign to protect the area from commercial development.
The university is organizing a campaign to attract a more diverse student population.
Verb
She campaigned to save the town library.
He campaigned hard to get more funding.
a time when women were campaigning for the right to vote
I campaigned for her when she ran for governor.
Recent Examples on the WebNaomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Aug. 2024
Nick Offerman dug deep into his musical soul to get to the heart of the male political perspective with a new satirical song aimed at courting support for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2024
Charles J. Holden / Made By History, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, is also set to campaign in the city after both held a rally in Georgia on Saturday.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Walz already has a Harris campaign chief of staff in Liz Allen, who was most recently the State Department‘s assistant secretary for global public affairs.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Aug. 2024
Nick Offerman dug deep into his musical soul to get to the heart of the male political perspective with a new satirical song aimed at courting support for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.
—EW.com, 6 Aug. 2024
Verb
In 1900, Teddy Roosevelt, to no one’s surprise, campaigned vigorously — relentlessly, even — for Republican William McKinley.
—Charles J. Holden / Made By History, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, is also set to campaign in the city after both held a rally in Georgia on Saturday.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 6 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for campaign
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“Campaign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campaign. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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