close ranks

Example Sentences

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It’s always easier to close ranks against the external foe than to battle the enemy within.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

I expect, of course, for the president to quickly close ranks.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025

He thinks Latino politicians need to close ranks like he feels other ethnicities do.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

"I knew they would close ranks," Fraser said in his latest interview.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2022

Others managed to close ranks and raise their shields.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan