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campaign

Definition

noun: a series of activities designed to produce a particular result
noun: a connected series of military operations forming a distinct phase of a war
verb: to lead or take part in a campaign to support or oppose someone or something or to achieve something
verb: to go on, engage in, or conduct a campaign
often used before another noun
synonyms: crusade, electioneer, movement

Examples

He 'campaigned for president/governor/mayor'. = He 'campaigned' for the presidency/governorship/mayoralty. [=he tried to be elected president/governor/mayor]
The group launched/mounted/led a 'campaign' to protect the area from commercial development.
The university is organizing a 'campaign' to attract a more diverse student population.

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(..) Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, that's not it, is it? No, there's a medal ceremony... Oh, a medal ceremony? What are you talking about? - And... - The campaign was way too short. - Yeah! - It was ten hours! But it doesn't make any sense. - It makes sense. - Uh, no, what about the lost knight? (..)
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