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rallying

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[ral-ee-ing] / ˈræl i ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the sport of driving in automobile rallies.

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Etymology

Origin of rallying

First recorded in 1955–60; rally 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Rallying labor activists on Saturday at Philadelphia’s convention center can help Biden’s campaign spark enthusiasm and tap early organizing muscle.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2023

Rallying voices are trying to fix this community under siege.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2023

Rallying to help neighbors after a disaster has become all too common here in the New Orleans area, one of the most disaster-prone parts of the United States.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2022

Rallying public support around an arcane if consequential judicial matter could also prove difficult.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2022

Rallying his remaining strength, Hellman began to run.

From One Man's Poison by Sheckley, Robert

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