band together
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Puzzle #140 · October 19, 2025
To band together is to unite against common adversity. When people feel threatened or wronged, they band together for strength in numbers. The phrase suggests formation of identity through collective action—a band of rebels, a band of survivors.
Historically, marginalized groups banding together created social movements. Modern examples include activists banding together for climate action or employees unionizing. The phrase implies strength derived not from individual power but from combined effort.
Historically, marginalized groups banding together created social movements. Modern examples include activists banding together for climate action or employees unionizing. The phrase implies strength derived not from individual power but from combined effort.
Puzzle Appearances
The expression band together has appeared in 2 puzzles:
- Puzzle #140 on October 19, 2025
- Puzzle #227 on January 14, 2026
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