rallying
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It became a rallying cry for activists over the following seven years, culminating in a movement in June 1987 which toppled Chun's regime.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
“We saw this real rallying by providers, by our legal colleagues, by advocates. I was really impressed by that.”
From Slate • May 18, 2026
However, the incident prompted a backlash, becoming a rallying cry over L.A.’s burdensome filming bureaucracy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Investors initially cheered the news last week, with shares of both companies rallying briefly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
And another had a towel and a flag emblazoned with the mojo rallying cry.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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