close ranks

Example Sentences

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Republicans have sought to close ranks around Trump while Democrats remain divided over whether to proceed with President Biden at the top of their ticket.

From BBC

Dr. Anthony Fauci could vouch for the accuracy of Ibsen’s play, which depicts the way politicians and business leaders close ranks when a public health emergency threatens their pecuniary interests.

From Los Angeles Times

"There is international pressure, and it is increasing," he said, "but it is precisely when the international pressure increases that we must close ranks among ourselves."

From BBC

The opposition, which has historically been deeply divided, called the primary - in which ordinary people were allowed to vote - to close ranks behind a single contender for the presidency.

From BBC

He called on party members to close ranks behind Sheinbaum’s candidacy.

From Seattle Times