Example Sentences

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Odinga also said that the opposition would engage the government on the high cost of living, which had galvanized many protesters.

From Reuters • Apr. 2, 2023

The issue had galvanized the journalism community, as Chavira and her students received support from the Student Press Law Center, the National Assn. of Hispanic Journalists and the Society of Professional Journalists.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2022

Mao had galvanized the support of many groups to win control of China.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

The commission legislation was a product of cross-party negotiations among leaders of the House Homeland Security Committee, and it had galvanized significant support among Republicans in the lower chamber.

From Washington Post • May 28, 2021

He had galvanized fastenings for her, such as he never bought fair in Newfoundland.

From Labrador Days Tales of the Sea Toilers by Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir