pep rally
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of pep rally
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Dancers bounced to the sound of BTS on an avenue in Mexico City, clapping and screaming at a pep rally kicking off a string of concerts by the South Korean superstars.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Another Politico reporter, Daniella Diaz, posted on X that the meeting was “a pep rally so far.”
From Slate • Nov. 15, 2024
The Angels threw a pep rally before the home opener, and some 3,000 fans gathered, wearing Trout jerseys of all sorts: home white, road gray, red, black, City Connect, throwback, All-Star and even hockey.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2024
Garlock said she only briefly attended one virtual training on Zoom, which she described as largely a pep rally.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 7, 2024
The rest of the day went by quick and Mr. Tate called a special pep rally at two-thirty for the big game with Carver.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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