mobilization
noun
mo·bi·li·za·tion
ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of mobilizing
2
: the state of being mobilized
Examples of mobilization in a Sentence
called for the prompt mobilization of all national resources to combat the deadly epidemic
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Factories were so good at political mobilization, in fact, that some credit them for democracy itself.
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Farah Stockman, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
When Hurricane Helene devastated the southeast just over three weeks ago, the natural disaster prompted a stunning grassroots mobilization from the private sector, catapulting it to the front-line of disaster relief efforts.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Oct. 2024
Thus, the Kremlin has so far refrained from another mobilization, despite the military’s urgent manpower needs.
—Peter Pomerantsev, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
Renteria mentioned that Vice President Kamala Harris needs to focus on honing the message, ensuring that the ground mobilization efforts are effective and encouraging people to vote as mail-in ballots are being sent out.
—Abc News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2024
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Farah Stockman, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
When Hurricane Helene devastated the southeast just over three weeks ago, the natural disaster prompted a stunning grassroots mobilization from the private sector, catapulting it to the front-line of disaster relief efforts.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Oct. 2024
Thus, the Kremlin has so far refrained from another mobilization, despite the military’s urgent manpower needs.
—Peter Pomerantsev, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
Renteria mentioned that Vice President Kamala Harris needs to focus on honing the message, ensuring that the ground mobilization efforts are effective and encouraging people to vote as mail-in ballots are being sent out.
—Abc News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2024
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mobilization
noun
mo·bi·li·za·tion
variants
also British mobilisation
1
: the act or process of mobilizing
mobilization of glycogen
2
: the state of being mobilized
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