as in to turn (on)
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Foligno, who lost his stick in the scramble, made a huge jump into the boards and got mobbed by teammates.—
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New York Times,
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The Flyers mobbed Zegras and pinned him in celebration against the penalty box.—
CBS News,
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22 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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