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rally

Pronunciation: [ˈræli]

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Learn how to use rally in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) a rally is a period of play in a game like tennis or badminton, where the players hit the ball back and forth until someone misses. It's like a quick back-and-forth between two players, kind of like a friendly game.

Example

The rally lasted for ten minutes, and both players showed great skill.

Example

There was no rally in the last game because one player kept missing the ball.

Example

How long do you think the rally will last before someone loses?

Context: “motivation”

(verb) to rally means to come together or gather people to support a cause or to encourage each other, usually in a moment when they need strength or support. It's like when friends cheer each other up during a tough time.

Example

The team rallied together after the difficult loss and decided to try harder next time.

Example

They didn't rally support for the event, so many people stayed home.

Example

Can we rally the class to help clean up the playground?

Context: “gathering”

(noun) a rally is also a large gathering of people who come together for a common purpose, especially to support a cause or show their opinions. It's like a big meeting where everyone shows what they believe in.

Example

The rally for the new park was well-attended by families from all over the town.

Example

The rally was canceled because not enough people showed up to support it.

Example

What kind of messages will people bring to the rally?

How to pronounce rally

Pronunciation: [ˈræli]

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