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 This messaging shift must be backed by operations that prioritize peer-to-peer mobilization, participatory grantmaking and open-source transparency regarding where funds are spent. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Ukrainian casualties have been markedly lower than its adversaries, but the smaller population has required mass mobilization of all military-aged men. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026 The rave has become a meeting place for soldiers on leave who no longer recognize themselves in their quiet lives, wounded veterans, civilians burdened by guilt, and young adults who know their days are numbered before mobilization. Photovogue, Vogue, 11 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 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
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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

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“Mobilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilization. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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