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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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Stories about actors risking life and limb to succeed became the thematic rallying call at this year’s TIFF.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

“Folks on both sides of the aisle are rallying behind this,” said Lexi Elio, a transportation-policy specialist with the nonpartisan National Conference of State Legislatures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

We've seen thousands rallying in Rome and Florence.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Safe havens benefited, with the yen rallying against the dollar, helped by strong Japanese inflation data that boosted bets on another interest rate hike.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

“It could be somewhere else in the house, though,” said Hermione in a rallying tone as they walked back downstairs: As Harry and Ron had become more discouraged, she seemed to have become more determined.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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