as in to turn (on)
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mob
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The South Carolina Gamecock, after the play, ran to the end zone and was mobbed by his teammates.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025 -
Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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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 20 Aug. 2025.
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