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gang up

[gang-uhp] / ˈgæŋˌʌp /








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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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