rallying

[ ral-ee-ing ]

noun

1. the sport of driving in automobile rallies.

Other Words From

• un·rally·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rallying¹

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

Example Sentences

Teacher Bella Ivory said she felt scared when rallying students shouted hateful curse words outside the classroom where she was helping facilitate a Black Student Union meeting last week.

From Los Angeles Times

By Wednesday evening, on Fox News, Graham was rallying the troops: “To every Republican, give Matt a chance.”

From Salon

The contest attracted national attention, with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana traveling to Riverside County to stump for Calvert, and former President Trump rallying nearby at a Coachella Valley polo field.

From Los Angeles Times

In several tight races across California, both parties are rallying volunteers to help them reach voters and fix any problems with their ballots.

From Los Angeles Times

Though “Drill, baby, drill!” was the rallying cry during Trump’s first administration, it’s doubtful he’ll get far in California, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times

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