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Plural
rallies
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a large gathering of the public, especially those supporting a particular political idea or party
- Thousands of people attended the rally to support the candidate's platform on healthcare reform.
- The protest rally in the city center was organized to demand action on climate change.
- She gave an inspiring speech at the rally, encouraging people to vote in the upcoming election.
- The political rally attracted supporters from across the country, eager to hear the candidate’s vision for the future.
- He was arrested during the rally for protesting against government policies he viewed as unfair.
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an automobile or motorcycle race conducted on public roads or off-road courses
A rally is a type of motorsport where drivers race on public or private roads, often with mixed surfaces like gravel, dirt, snow, or asphalt. Rallies are typically held over long distances, with drivers navigating challenging courses, often with sharp turns, jumps, and uneven terrain. The races are usually broken into stages, with the driver and co-driver working together, where the co-driver reads pace notes to help the driver navigate the course. Rally racing requires a combination of speed, skill, and endurance, as well as the ability to adapt to varying road conditions and weather.
- The drivers prepared their cars for the next rally.
- The rally spanned several hundred kilometers over rough terrain.
- Spectators lined the roads to watch the rally.
- The rally required both speed and endurance.
- He won the national rally for the second year in a row.
3
a continuous sequence of successive strokes in a game, especially in tennis or badminton
- The match lasted over an hour because of a long rally.
- She won the point after an intense rally at the net.
- Both players were exhausted after the 20-shot rally.
- The crowd cheered during the final rally of the game.
- The tournament featured several spectacular rallies.
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an act of summoning strength, energy, or resources for a renewed effort
- He made a rally to finish the project despite exhaustion.
- A rally of determination helped her overcome setbacks.
- The politician made a rally of supporters before the debate.
- She managed a rally of courage before entering the stage.
- The troops launched a rally to reclaim lost ground.
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a noticeable recovery of health or spirits after illness or difficulty
- The patient showed a rally after a week of intensive care.
- He experienced a brief rally before succumbing to the disease.
- Her spirits rallied after hearing the good news.
- There was a rally in his energy levels during the afternoon.
- The stock market saw a rally after several days of decline.