rally for/behind
idiom
: to publicly show support for
Parents rallied for/behind the new dress code guidelines.
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Houston stumbled in December, then found a way to rally for a convincing playoff win last week over the Chargers.
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
The stock market rose in the immediate aftermath of Trump announcing Bessent as his pick in late November, part of an extended rally for the market following the election.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Cast members from Fire Country and other CBS programs have gathered for a series of PSAs that thank the firefighters and first responders dealing with the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, and rally for donations to support the residents affected by the tragedy.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025
May every American have the strength to discern disinformation, rally for truth, and take action to stop the spread of lies for the safety of everyone.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
The stock market rose in the immediate aftermath of Trump announcing Bessent as his pick in late November, part of an extended rally for the market following the election.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Cast members from Fire Country and other CBS programs have gathered for a series of PSAs that thank the firefighters and first responders dealing with the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, and rally for donations to support the residents affected by the tragedy.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025
May every American have the strength to discern disinformation, rally for truth, and take action to stop the spread of lies for the safety of everyone.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Rally for/behind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rally%20for%2Fbehind. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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