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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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Despite the scale of the electoral mauling no immediate move was made to challenge his leadership and cabinet colleagues appeared to publicly rally round.

From Barron's May 9, 2026

Usually, all Americans are expected to rally round in times of war.

From MarketWatch Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC Sep. 5, 2025

“Those assuming there might be some kind of rally round the flag effect for Truss and the Tories might need to think again,” Professor Bale said.

From New York Times Sep. 12, 2022

There was at first some indecision, then a few made up their minds to rally round me.

From History of the Commune of 1871 by Lissagary, P.

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