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Pole vs. Poll

pole
Definition

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic Or a person from Poland Or either of two related opposites

Examples

He stuck the pole in the ground. Luczak is a Pole. They are at opposite poles.

poll
Definition

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

Examples

the results of the poll will be announced tonight

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