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The phrase "according to a pool" is not correct in standard English usage.
The correct expression is "according to a poll," which refers to the results or findings from a survey of opinions.
Example: "According to a poll conducted last week, most voters support the new policy."
Alternatives: "based on a survey" or "as per a poll."
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"Oh, that's the nature of politics," Mr. Romney responded, according to a pool reporter.
"He couldn't make one," Kahron said, according to a pool report.
"It is heartbreaking," Clinton said at a fundraising event in New York, according to a pool report.
"They were profuse in their praise for America," he told reporters on Air Force One, according to a pool report.
According to a pool report, this exchange with journalists ensued: "Did you shoot any geese, senator?" "Thumbs up".
According to a pool report of the taping, Mr. Obama said: "When four Americans get killed, it's not optimal.
"Didn't want to do it," Mr. Marriott said, according to a pool report distributed to other news organizations.
The president stepped off Air Force One and a moment later stepped aboard Marine One to return to the White House, according to a pool report.
According to a pool report shared with the Guardian, when asked if Bill would be in the cabinet Clinton shook her head and said: "No".
"We should be looking for ways to improve it, not weaken it," Mr. Obama said of the act, according to a pool report.
"Their approach has failed," Mr. Obama said after the first meeting of his newly formed national security working group, according to a pool report.
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