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 In his article, Li argued that effective wartime mobilization depends not only on the number of available vessels, but also on detailed preparation before a conflict begins. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026 Some officials have accused Kyiv of trying to rattle the Russian public with talk of a mobilization. ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 Evidence has separately emerged that the mass crossing was preceded by an extensive online mobilization campaign. Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The Kremlin is also likely to make sure that the mobilization effort largely skips over the capital and other large cities, and instead focuses on poorer areas. Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobilization
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Noun
  • Edwin Díaz’s walk-in music once had been a rallying cry for fans thrilled to see the Dodgers’ newest star take the mound.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The case has elicited strong emotions across the community, with many rallying around the dog's owner, who is homeless.
    Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • The rally came hours before the city hosted its first mobile outdoor vendor clinic, an education and outreach event designed to help vendors navigate the permitting process and comply with food-safety requirements.
    Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Both sides have consequently dug legal and PR trenches to snipe at the other and rally endorsements.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Mobilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilization. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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