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or marshalling
as in mobilization
an act of gathering forces together to renew or attempt an effort
the last-minute marshaling of the reserves failed to repel the onslaught
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or marshalling
1
as in organizing
to assemble and make ready for action
marshaled their forces for battle
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2
as in leading
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
marshaling a small group of children on a tour of the science museum
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3
as in arranging
to put into a particular arrangement
marshal your arguments before you stand up to speak
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Noun
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The poll also shows that 79% of Ukrainians reject Russian demands for halting mobilization and ceasing Western arms supplies, insisting that any truce must come with strong security guarantees, such as NATO membership.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025 -
Those demands include a suggestion that Ukraine halts mobilization and any training of its troops, and that other nations stop supplying weapons to Kyiv during the ceasefire. March 18: Trump speaks to Putin on the phone but fails to convince him to sign on to the ceasefire agreement.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Wave of union efforts following COVID-19 Both Amazon and Starbucks saw a wave of organizing efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Texas gave up a season-high 336 passing yards and three touchdowns in its first-round Playoff win over Clemson, but the Sun Devils are without leading receiver Jordyn Tyson (75 catches, 1,101 yards, 10 TDs) in this game.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Golden, in a white shirt and orange tie, walked out of a nearly empty stadium after leading the worst loss in Hurricanes history, a 58-0 home humiliation against Clemson.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.—
Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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Though best known as a guitarist and vocalist, Wayne’s contributions extended to multiple instruments, arranging, and songwriting.—
Darryn King,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Carlos’s journey in F1 has been very different from mine in rallying, but at the core, the principles remain the same—dedication, discipline, and the constant pursuit of improvement.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the very latest KIIS polls, from February through March of this year, show a 10-point jump in his trust rating to 67%, a finding widely viewed as rallying in the face of U.S. criticism.—
Gerard Toal,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Next up is the cat-cow, a dynamic yoga pose that’s great for mobilizing your lower back, which can get cranky after long periods of staying still.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
28 Dec. 2024
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Western officials also say Ukraine has relied too much on help from the West and hasn’t done enough to bolster its own war effort, especially in mobilizing enough troops.—
Kim Barker,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
21 Dec. 2024
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By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Marshaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshaling. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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