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rally round

British  

verb

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

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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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

There will be a wronged one, a lucky pick, a cause to rally round and get furious about.

From BBC

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