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“Poled” or “Polled”

Overview

poled / polled are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

poled: (verb) support on poles. (verb) deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole.

polled: (verb) get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions. (verb) vote in an election at a polling station. (verb) get the votes of. (verb) convert into a pollard.

Pronunciation

poled: NA

polled: p·OW·l·d

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Examples in Context

Examples of “poled”

Examples of “polled”

  • Vic Aanensen (Port Melbourne), who polled 24 votes; it was Aanensen's
  • of Neil Peart (Northcote), who polled 33 votes, and Adrian McClure
  • seats, even though it had polled 31% votes in the election.
  • Round 17, but Laurie Hill polled six votes in the last
  • either horned or few are polled.
  • Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film
  • Polled moviegoers rated the film with
  • The LN had never polled so high in those five
  • of Tony West (Brunswick), who polled 23 votes, and Brian Jones
  • Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film


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