Definition of mobilizationnext
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 Officials have said the measures should not be considered a general military mobilization or large-scale buildup, as they are intended specifically to reinforce and secure border infrastructure. — Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 At the same time, Sobyanin, who is widely seen as a pragmatist, has rebuffed calls by Russian hawks for a broad mobilization of conscripts and putting the entire economy on a war footing. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 More isolated digital environments can fuel extraordinary mobilization without the actual community organizations that might turn it into something tangible. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials in Kyiv have said Russia is planning another mobilization after the State Duma election that concludes Sunday — claims the Kremlin has repeatedly and vehemently rejected. — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobilization
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Noun
  • The union held a vigil outside the airport Thursday highlighting Coates’ death in its rallying call for better working conditions and pay.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But Tyler said rallies — and generalized rallying cries slamming Democrats — aren’t likely what Republicans need ahead of the midterms.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • At least a dozen demonstrations supporting the high school students’ movement were planned across France later in the day, including a rally at Place de la Bastille in Paris, where tear gas and a water cannon were fired at protesters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Bouchard scored twice in the second period, sparking Edmonton's rally by cutting it to 2-1 11 seconds into the frame on a long wrist shot through traffic.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Mobilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilization. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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