closed ranks
phrase
as in cooperated
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members Members of the community closed ranks to rally for better schools.
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“Closed ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/closed%20ranks. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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