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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
galvanise .
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Examples
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It crackles with that peculiar mixture of ebullience and self-loathing that galvanises Ackroyd's resurrection of the past.
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You establish connections and particularly when you've suffered together, it galvanises those connections.
Rugby World Cup 2011: Wallabies' Beale out of World cup semi-final 2011
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"People see the film then show it to friends, but it's nothing without the campaigning that comes after it, creating a whole world through social media, websites and grassroots campaigning that galvanises people."
How the internet is galvanising support for social justice documentaries 2011
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And this is the subject, above all others, that most galvanises Roth's genius: a man divided against himself.
Nemesis by Philip Roth Edward Docx 2010
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So it's very disappointing, but one has to remember that this show is about change and regeneration and that's what galvanises it and moves it forward.
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The sense of occasion that comes with this match regularly galvanises them.
Chelsea will be galvanised by the sight of Manchester United 2011
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"People see the film then show it to friends, but it's nothing without the campaigning that comes after it, creating a whole world through social media, websites and grassroots campaigning that galvanises people."
How the internet is galvanising support for social justice documentaries 2011
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Relegation may be a hideous prospect, but the fear of it galvanises more clubs than the quest for trophies ever can.
Fear of failure adds worth and wonder to winter buys | Kevin McCarra 2011
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Shape up or ship out is the antipodean mantra, a state of mind which galvanises coaches and players alike.
Australia underline the many failings of Martin Johnson's England set-up Robert Kitson in Perth 2010
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In the build-up it has been tempting to overlook what galvanises an Australian cricketer.
The Ashes 2010: If England keep it simple they will beat Australia Vic Marks 2010
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