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rally
the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
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noun
the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort
“he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning”
noun
(sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes
“after a short rally Connors won the point”
noun
an automobile race run over public roads
noun
a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
noun
a marked recovery of strength or spirits during an illness
verb
return to a former condition
“The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends”
verb
harass with persistent criticism or carping
“The children teased the new teacher”
verb
call to arms; of military personnel
verb
gather or bring together
“muster the courage to do something”
verb
gather
“drum up support”
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Example Sentences
he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning
he feared the rallying of their troops for a counterattack
after a short rally Connors won the point
The jilted lover soon rallied and found new friends
The stock market rallied
The children teased the new teacher
Don't ride me so hard over my failure
His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie
muster the courage to do something
she rallied her intellect
Summon all your courage
drum up support
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