rally around

idiom

: to join together to support (someone or something) in a difficult time or situation
We rallied around our neighbors when their house burned down.
When the town library lost its funding, the community rallied around it.

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At this point, the Dolphins seem to have a rally around one another approach. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025 In October, the elder children released a joint statement to rally around their father. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 May 2025 Instead of leaving the court, the Thunder players celebrate whoever had a big night and rally around him. Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 In difficult times, communities tend to rally around stories of resilience—not as PR stunts but as genuine moments of perseverance that inspire action. Jennifer Acree, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rally around

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“Rally around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rally%20around. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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