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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 mobilize
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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
But beneath the surface, investor conviction is nowhere to be found
On the back of market rallies over the last few weeks, the Nasdaq is now up just over 1% year-to-date.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 May 2025
Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
After quickly falling behind 1-0, Florida scored twice in the first period and added a third goal early in the second to go up 3-1, but Edmonton rallied with goals in the second and third period to force OT.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Noun
Asked what message sparked the rally, Carlisle couldn’t recall specifics.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
But beneath the surface, investor conviction is nowhere to be found
On the back of market rallies over the last few weeks, the Nasdaq is now up just over 1% year-to-date.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 May 2025
Verb
Markets rallied, Wall Street banks curtailed their recession forecasts, and moribund USconsumer confidence rebounded significantly.
—Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
After quickly falling behind 1-0, Florida scored twice in the first period and added a third goal early in the second to go up 3-1, but Edmonton rallied with goals in the second and third period to force OT.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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The risk was that Romania would slip into the same trap as Slovakia and Hungary, but there appears to have been a strong mobilization of the youth and pro EU vote.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In Israel, the military has described the recent mobilization as a new tactic to force Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal on its terms.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Anti-Musk sentiment spilled onto sidewalks outside of Tesla showrooms with 60 demonstrations scheduled Saturday in cities such as Delray Beach, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; and Decatur, Georgia, as part of the Tesla Takedown movement, which began in mid-February amid Musk’s role with DOGE.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Dozens of demonstrations are planned in California for No Kings Day June 14.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Modules have solar, heat pumps, hydronic heating and cooling, energy recovery ventilation, and smart home controls to monitor energy use.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Even with parties of the center and center-right rallying around Dan in the final round, Simion still secured more than five million votes including a dominant share of votes cast by the Romanian diaspora in Europe.—
Veronica Anghel,
Foreign Affairs,
21 May 2025
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The mayor was arrested by immigration authorities on Friday while demonstrating outside, with video of his detention and release spreading widely and leading to his competitors in the Democratic primary rallying to his side.—
Adriana Gomez Licon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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This unit is responsible for the management and safety of large gatherings, such as protests, festivals, sporting events and concerts.—
Ramal Nasim,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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The Department of Education said Columbia University violated federal anti-discrimination laws and failed to meet accreditation standards over its handling of pro-Palestinian protests last year.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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In the show, created by Mindy Kaling, her character Isla Gordon takes over the family business as president of the fictional Los Angeles Waves while her older brother Cam Gordon (Justin Theroux) enters a rehabilitation facility for his drug addiction.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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One group of volunteers had been in rehabilitation from cocaine or heroin/cocaine use.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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And South Florida can’t get enough of it: As the Fightin’ Maurices continue their march toward a second consecutive NHL Stanley Cup championship, fans will gather in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday for one of the largest official watch parties in Panthers’ history — at the War Memorial Auditorium.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Designing Technologies That Empower And Unite Necessity is the mother of invention, and invention fuels the march of progress, so its potential to address inequalities is immense.—
Haroldo Jacobovicz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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