galvanized

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My research team has found that powerful stories keep members of a hate group galvanized, either by repeating the story over and over or by constantly adding fresh accusations and interpretations to it.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

A young upstart, Péter Magyar, with his new Tisza Party, has galvanized the country, with some polls showing him pulling ahead of Orbán by nearly 15 percentage points.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Her Pentecostal faith would guide Parton in her desire to become a singer; a moment connecting with the Lord in an abandoned chapel galvanized her musical aspirations and future.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Despite Leo’s reputation as a more subdued pontiff than his recently deceased predecessor, Pope Francis, the 70-year-old Chicagoan seemed galvanized by the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

The galvanized bucket remained perfectly still on top of her head—a great, levitating crown.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver