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rallying

American  
[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

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It has become a rallying point for Tibetan activists, below the turquoise-windowed facade of the UN.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Shares of Boeing were rallying more than 6% to lead the Dow’s gainers after the aerospace and defense company cleared an important regulatory hurdle on Monday.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

He looks vulnerable as India’s unemployed youths transform an insult into a political rallying cry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The protests became a rallying point for young people to shed their caution and voice their frustration.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

I was exhausted from trying to change things and exhausted from rallying myself again and again to keep thinking I could.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

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