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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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“Our fans’ love for McDonald’s beverages runs deep, from rallying for the return of Hi-C Orange Lavaburst to coining the iconic ‘Spicy Sprite,’” McDonald’s said in a statement to Barron’s.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Richter’s market has been on a roller coaster since, cooling off after that 2015 record but then rallying in 2021 when 156 of his artworks sold at auction for $231.4 million combined, according to ARTDAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

Magyar's slogan dates back to a revolutionary poet's 19th Century rallying cry to rise up for the homeland.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I paused, rallying my ever-dwindling reserves of courage.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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