rallying
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But outrage over alleged exam irregularities soon turned it into an unlikely rallying point for broader frustrations over unemployment, failing institutions and political indifference.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The morning after the address, “Fox & Friends,” the network’s flagship three-hour morning show that typically serves as a rallying ground for administration priorities, pointedly neglected to even cover the speech.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
In 2025 when gold was rallying hard, China bought only $2 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
All tournament, the players echoed his rallying cry: “Why not us?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
I want to go all the way with this, to stop mucking around and do what I feel, so at the base of the statue I put my favorite punk rallying cry: I’M A MESS.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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