gang up
Example Sentences
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In the 2011 comedy “Horrible Bosses,” three friends gang up against their bosses—all different versions of horrible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025
"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
Indy’s offense has struggled to stretch the field, which has allowed defensive coordinators to gang up against a ground game that has struggled after thriving last season.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2020
Then ever’body says the big guy oughtta pick somebody his own size, and maybe they gang up on the big guy.
From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck
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