Synonyms

rallying

American

[ral-ee-ing] / ˈræl i ɪŋ /

noun

the sport of driving in automobile rallies.

Other Word Forms

unrallying adjective

Etymology

Origin of rallying

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

Example Sentences

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This may seem like an unlikely crusade for the president, but the proposal to insure hair loss treatment was a rallying cry in Lee's unsuccessful 2022 presidential campaign.

From BBC

With the metal rallying harder than any year since 1979, the case grows stronger for owning at least some of the asset.

From The Wall Street Journal

BRUSSELS—European leaders rallying support for Kyiv say they are working to defend a democratic country, safeguard international law and counter Russian aggression.

From The Wall Street Journal

Transportation stocks are rallying, signaling investor confidence in the economy’s outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal

Healthcare stocks have been rallying lately, but largely due to developments out of Washington, Schachter noted.

From MarketWatch

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