Example Sentences

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He said hearing others speak at the vigil was galvanizing following the attack.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2022

“It was galvanizing enough that there was an agreement … to fleshing out the consequences for Russia if it went ahead with the aggression,” Blinken said.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2022

The essay was galvanizing for fans of the series and kicked off a wave of coverage that helped the show survive into a fifth and final season.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2018

Solmaz Sharif took the award in poetry for her debut collection, “Look”; her speech was galvanizing enough to prompt a “you rock!” shouted from the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2017

The effect was galvanizing: his muddied half-chewed tail stirred and he raised his shoulders, then his forelegs, with a convulsive effort, like an old work horse getting up after a fall.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford