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mobilize

[moh-buh-lahyz] / ˈmoʊ bəˌlaɪz /


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Those photons then mobilize the semiconductor's electric charge carriers.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

It’s not uncommon during large events for the department to mobilize officers from specialized units and others who don’t normally work in the field.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

They also argued that she wanted to help mobilize her nationwide network with as many as 60,000 volunteers to help distribute water, food and supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

As Talarico pursues potential crossover voters, he’ll also need to mobilize Black Texans, among whom Crockett is an influential leader.

From Salon Jun. 25, 2026

German troops would immediately sweep through France, occupy Paris, and knock France out of action in the west before Russia had enough time to fully mobilize.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Development Finance Corporation, a government agency that typically mobilizes capital for investment in developing countries, will provide discounted political risk insurance and guarantees for maritime transit.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 2026

Society mobilizes that power for collective ends, creating conflict between individuals, inside groups and between different groups.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

For the most part, it preaches to and mobilizes the converted.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2025

Art mobilizes against bullets, bombs and tanks in “Porcelain War,” a documentary about how beauty not only persists amid the wreckage of warfare but serves as a necessary existential weapon of its own.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2025

“Look how El Lider mobilizes the people to protect his causes,” Jorge del Pino told his daughter.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

“When that many vulnerable animals arrive before our foster network has fully mobilized, the gap between what a shelter can provide and what neonatal kittens need to survive becomes devastating,” Amster said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU had mobilized Copernicus, a satellite service, to help with rescue operations.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Texans have mobilized across the state to oppose the new developments, airing concerns that the facilities will drain local water supplies, drive up electric bills and cause noise, light and air pollution.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

However, Spanish law enforcement mobilized a mass-return effort in Ceuta, and by Friday afternoon local time, 48,300 had been sent back to Morocco, according to the Spanish government, with many more en route.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

There are millions of activists who have mobilized after the election on your behalf, but you can do your part, too.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

The group is expected to focus on door-to-door canvassing, digital advertising and direct mail aimed at mobilizing conservative voters who are less likely to participate in non-presidential elections.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

“There’s obviously a sense of fear in mobilizing from one place to another.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Some older borrowers are mobilizing online in hopes of having their debts wiped out.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

On Friday morning, Rodríguez went on television, flanked by aides and military advisers, to reassure Venezuelans that the state was mobilizing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Holland in 1914, like the rest of Europe, was mobilizing for war, and the streets of Haarlem were suddenly filled with young men in uniform.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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