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galvanizing

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  1. Placement of a thin coat of a metal, such as zinc, over iron or steel to protect the latter from rust. Galvanized metals typically appear shiny.


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She said the peaceful demonstrations since the start of the sprawling immigration raids were a strength of the movement galvanizing against the raids.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Mamdani, 34, a state assemblyman, decisively beat Cuomo in the Democratic primary, galvanizing young voters with a campaign focused on lower rent, free child care and subsidized public transportation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

The network is leaning into its heritage as the home of the league from 1990 to 2002, when Michael Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six championships, galvanizing fan interest to new heights.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

McConnell described the galvanizing effect the threats have had on him during Thursday’s edition of the nonpartisan Speak Up for Justice forum, a grassroots effort to advocate for judicial independence and judges’ safety.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2025

But they had not reckoned with the horrors of hex—or with the galvanizing personality of Ernest Lawrence.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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