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rallying

American  
[ral-ee-ing] / ˈræl i ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the sport of driving in automobile rallies.


Other Word Forms

  • unrallying adjective

Etymology

Origin of rallying

First recorded in 1955–60; rally 1 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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A wide array of stocks rallying in the index doesn’t mean the S&P 500 will necessarily perform better, yet investors tend to point to strong breadth as a “healthy sign” for the market, Parker cautioned.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

With Nigeria facing significant security challenges, Kwankwaso's past experience as a defence minister provides the ADC with a rallying point ahead of the election.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In both films, Byrne plays a down-on-her-luck mother trying to make the best of an impossible predicament, rallying against systemic failure while fighting to keep her head above water.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“Anytime you see a stock rallying in a weak tape, it’s encouraging and deserves a second look,” says Fairlead Strategies founder Katie Stockton, who remains concerned about these stocks after any potential near-term bounce.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Aru really wished she had a better rallying cry.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi