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mobilization

noun

ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən

Definition of mobilization

as in rallying

an act of gathering forces together to renew or attempt an effort called for the prompt mobilization of all national resources to combat the deadly epidemic

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Recent Examples of mobilization Perhaps with that base-mobilization strategy in mind, the Republican National Committee is planning to hold a first-ever midterm convention this summer. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 June 2026 Fear becomes mobilization, and mobilization becomes demands for exclusion, detention, deportation or harsher border enforcement. — Donathan L. Brown, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 Ecology remained characteristic of her approach, but Carson now broadened her aims to encompass a mobilization of public opinion equal to the task of addressing the widespread harms of chemical pesticides in everyday life and agricultural ecosystems alike. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026 As part of the plan to push African states to financially support the agency’s efforts, Kaseya said South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to fly to Ituri Province in Congo and to Uganda next week in support of the mobilization of funds. — ABC News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobilization

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The 13-day siege ended with Mexican troops overrunning the Texian defenders, a loss that became a rallying cry for the Texas Revolution.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
The introvert who generates extraordinary individual insight but struggles to inspire large groups gets an extroverted deputy to do the rallying.

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of rallying

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The first-year pro soccer club dropped a 2-1 home game to One Knoxville, watching the Tennessee side and reigning league champ rally to steal all three points in front of 7,223 fans at Expo Idaho.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026
Ever since returning in 2023 to take the helm of the brand, following stints as CEO of Fendi and Christian Dior Couture, Beccari has dreamed of staging another classic car rally.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 July 2026

Definition of rally

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