rally round

verb

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

Example Sentences

It's A Wonderful Life, of course, focuses on the importance of community as they rally round to help George Bailey - played by Stewart - after he falls to such a low ebb that he wishes he had never been born.

From BBC

International crises often generated a “rally ’round the flag” effect for leaders seen as taking decisive action.

From Los Angeles Times

It couldn't be clearer that Netanyahu, whose tenure has been increasingly weighed down by ugly corruption scandals and a threat of criminal sanction, is hoping for a repeat of what President George W. Bush enjoyed in the aftermath of 9/11: A surge in approval polls, boosted by a "rally 'round the flag" effect.

From Salon

This "rally 'round the bad guy" effect is showing up in polls.

From Salon

My client simply made it up because he was angry that General Milley had just given an interview asserting that as the 2020 election approached, he worried that Trump might invade Iran to garner “rally ‘round the flag” votes.

From Slate

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