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Recent Examples of gang up
That's not 'ganging up on her', that is taking care of an injured child.
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Another video appeared to show a group ganging up on a woman lying on the ground in the fetal position while others attempted to break up the crowd.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
As the trust stands now, all four siblings would have an equal vote, which means the three other eldest Murdoch kids, most of whom are estranged from their father, could gang up on Lachlan.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Others can play supportive roles, reinforcing the conversation without overwhelming or appearing to gang up on aging parents.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Another video appeared to show a group ganging up on a woman lying on the ground in the fetal position while others attempted to break up the crowd.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
As the trust stands now, all four siblings would have an equal vote, which means the three other eldest Murdoch kids, most of whom are estranged from their father, could gang up on Lachlan.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Others can play supportive roles, reinforcing the conversation without overwhelming or appearing to gang up on aging parents.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gang up
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But, apart from some janky-looking special effects in the climactic sequence, the whole movie hangs together brilliantly, setting a high standard for the sequels.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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If all Republicans hang together, there’s nothing Democrats can do to block it.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The 20 gauge slug went true, and the buck pitched face-down as if he’d been clubbed.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Cubs clubbed the A’s 18-3 on Monday in cool weather under cloudy skies, allowing 21 hits.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Women’s Sports conference in October, three investors believe that capital needs to move in other arenas outside of the teams and leagues themselves.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
4 Nov. 2024
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The leagued also honored Willie Mays, the baseball icon who died on Tuesday and used to call Rickwood Field home.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
21 June 2024
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has also launched a formal probe and is collaborating with the Australian Taxation Office.—
Grace Thomas,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are collaborating on the steakhouse, which will be located at the Loews Kansas City hotel at 1515 Wyandotte St. Mahomes said last year that there will be a cheeseburger on the menu named for Chiefs coach Andy Reid.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Gang up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gang%20up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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