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rallying

American  
[ral-ee-ing] / ˈræl i ɪŋ /

noun

  1. 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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A wide array of stocks rallying in the index doesn’t mean the S&P 500 will necessarily perform better, yet investors tend to point to strong breadth as a “healthy sign” for the market, Parker cautioned.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The Duterte and Marcos families both succeeded in rallying Filipinos around their respective narratives and regional affiliations - which run strong in the nation of 7,100 islands.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In both films, Byrne plays a down-on-her-luck mother trying to make the best of an impossible predicament, rallying against systemic failure while fighting to keep her head above water.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Oil prices were rallying early Tuesday as Iran stepped up its attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

C.P. grew excited thinking of what they could eventually accomplish: a thousand low-income whites marching and rallying to demand better housing and city services.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson