as in to turn (on)
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Ternus appeared at an Apple dinner on Sunday night for media, and was mobbed for selfies, according to people who were there.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
8 June 2026 -
But when the team showed up in Detroit ahead of its World Cup opener, the players were mobbed at the airport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Gang up (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gang%20up%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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