galvanized
Example Sentences
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They were there when the devastating Santa Barbara oil spill blackened beaches, turned the shoreline into a wildlife graveyard, and galvanized grassroots defense of the coast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
"In the winter time, when the weather's bad, that's kind of when we thrive... We're open 365 days a year," said Matuszewski, who described how the World Cup had galvanized interest in soccer.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The victory galvanized American forces, who instituted a naval blockade that resulted in a debilitating food shortage in Tripoli.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The 1985 earthquake in Mexico City dealt a blow to the ruling PRI party and galvanized civic society.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
But their pleas went unheeded; the prospect of a national strategic advantage galvanized both the U.S.S.R. and the United States, and the nuclear arms race began.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
