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as in mobilization
an act of gathering forces together to renew or attempt an effort in a last-minute rally the Confederates at Bull Run were able to turn a near defeat into an upset victory
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as in demonstration
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person a huge rally for the candidate on the eve of the election
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as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength the doctors were amazed at the sick child's unexpected rally, which was apparently due to the new drug
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as in to organize
to assemble and make ready for action rallied the Red Cross workers to deal with the devastating earthquake
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as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness despite the best care that medicine could provide, the elderly woman never really rallied from her fractured hip
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as in to rebound
to regain a former or normal state after wavering a moment on the balance beam, she quickly rallied and finished with a fine dismount
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Recent Examples of rally
Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The major indexes were lower for the second day in a row, pausing a rally that saw the S&P and Nasdaq hit record highs. —Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 The 'continuity candidate' Munster said the stock should rally as investors warm up to the idea of Ternus leading of one of the world's biggest and most well-known public companies. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rally
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While classes will remain in session, CPS reached an agreement last week to provide transportation to students who chose to participate in an afternoon rally, and to allow teachers to implement a curriculum on civic engagement. —Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The major indexes were lower for the second day in a row, pausing a rally that saw the S&P and Nasdaq hit record highs. —Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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No Music for Genocide, the campaign that has rallied hundreds of artists to pull their music from streaming services in Israel, has released an open letter calling for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over its decision to allow Israel to compete. —Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026 The 'continuity candidate' Munster said the stock should rally as investors warm up to the idea of Ternus leading of one of the world's biggest and most well-known public companies. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rally
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Nearly seven months after federal troops were preparing to deploy to Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz, a federal judge yesterday granted a motion to dismiss the state’s lawsuit over the mobilization amid assurances that the presidential orders have been rescinded.— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Rea, a San Diego native, is the strategy and mobilization lead for Strong Towns San Diego.— Haylee Rea, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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In 2003, as Iran’s national police chief, Ghalibaf played a central role in the violent clampdown on student demonstrations.— Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
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Join experienced plant propagators for a live demonstration in starting plants from seeds, cuttings and kitchen scraps.— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, the company worked on fewer than fifty ransomware recoveries; last year, the total was nearly three hundred.— Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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The first-stage boosters made their 6th and final flights with no recovery.— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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The two special elections that flipped blue in March with the help of independent voters quickly served as a rallying cry for Democrats hoping to build momentum leading up to the November mid-term elections.— Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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The declaration functioned as a public rallying flag that allowed Americans to identify themselves as a legitimate, unified group.— Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
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Zolghadr played a central role in the regime’s strategies for cracking down on anti-government demonstrations, including in the 2009 Green Movement protests.— Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
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Criticism of Israel in particular has prompted accusations of censorship, with some calling for boycotts of major awards and institutions in protest.— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
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Alden operates more than 40 sites in the Chicago area, Rockford and Wisconsin, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing and memory care.— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Snell will likely face hitters in the live BP situation a couple more times, eventually adding a third inning before going on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment.— Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the North Carolina Association of Educators is encouraging teachers to call out of work on May 1 for a march in Raleigh to call attention to the cause.— Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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