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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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Shares have risen 42% over the period, rallying on broader market optimism as well as a rebound in artificial-intelligence stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

On Thursday morning, parents and students joined hundreds of striking teachers rallying at Little Lake Park in Santa Fe Springs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The rest of the market has been rallying on hopes of a sustained U.S.-Iran cease-fire.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Richter’s market has been on a roller coaster since, cooling off after that 2015 record but then rallying in 2021 when 156 of his artworks sold at auction for $231.4 million combined, according to ARTDAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

I’d directed Tina, my chief of staff and an attorney who herself had spent many years in the city, to throw her energy into rallying support for violence prevention there.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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