gang up on

Example Sentences

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"Canada and Mexico want to show unity, without appearing to gang up on the US."

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

“Having two older brothers, they’re going to gang up on their little sister,” Rubin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2021

“Few will gang up on the U.S. for finally stopping a failed enterprise,” he said.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2021

His efforts are stymied further by a group of five brothers from Samangan province who gang up on him and yank at his hands and jersey every time he seizes the calf.

From National Geographic • Feb. 2, 2021

If we could get them to gang up on the Fish and Wildlife Department, there’s no way the wardens wouldn’t cave.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz