ganging up (on)

Definition of ganging up (on)next
present participle of gang up (on)
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setting on
Verb
  • People have also voiced concerns about the risk of the facility setting on fire, increasing tax bills, producing noise and having negative visual impacts that could disrupt neighbors’ routines, among others.
    Sofi Zeman May 2, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
  • With the sun setting on Pasty Shack, Mier cherishes the business’s customers the most.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Ganging up (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ganging%20up%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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