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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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After rallying into the start of the year, it seems gold and silver have lost some of their luster.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a rallying call to those who might follow in their footsteps.

From Los Angeles Times

In the hours following the call, UK cabinet ministers responded by rallying round the prime minister.

From BBC

The still grieving heir took to the stage, microphone in hand, rallying vast crowds.

From Barron's

Breuer has made this his rallying cry as he drives change in the armed forces and tries to jolt Germans from their post-Cold War, end-of-history reverie.

From The Wall Street Journal

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