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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

Certainly we’ve all experienced how easy it is for fan armies to gang up to harass and discredit us, especially on a signal from an affronted artist.

From Slate Dec. 21, 2020

I know what it’s like to have people gang up on you.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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