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

Videos capturing the scene sparked outrage and galvanized the protests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

While there has always been consternation over immigration enforcement, Sandweg said “the widespread tactics and the targeting of people with no criminal record, just really galvanized people in a way they’ve never been galvanized before.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 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 bathroom at the end of our corridor had two seawater showers, a saltwater tap, and three large galvanized metal buckets, which were used as bathtubs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela