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rally round

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verb

  1. (intr) to come to the aid of (someone); offer moral or practical support

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Afterwards, however, New Zealander McCullum, 44, was keen to rally round his captain and players.

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She said: "We have all hit hard times and it takes the community to rally round and help."

From BBC

One myth not to indulge is that a military strike would cause the public to rally ’round the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Mossley is really a tight community and we always rally round and help each other on here," she added.

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"I have no doubt they will rally round and support the family and friends of the victim."

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