gangs

[US]/[ɡæŋz]/
[UK]/[ɡæŋz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To form a group or community.; To walk or move in a row or line.
n.A group or community, especially one of criminals.; A group of people working together, especially in a factory or mine.

Phrases & Collocations

gangs of thieves

gangs fight

gangs terrorize

stopping gangs

gangs involved

gangs recruit

gangs clash

gangs operate

gangs control

gangs spread

Example Sentences

several gangs clashed over territory in the city's west side.

police are cracking down on gangs involved in drug trafficking.

the youth program aims to steer at-risk teens away from gangs.

gang violence has significantly increased in recent months.

he testified against the gang members to protect his family.

the gang's activities included extortion and illegal gambling.

authorities are investigating the gang's financial network.

the community is working to prevent young people from joining gangs.

gang members often use graffiti to mark their territory.

the city council approved funding for gang prevention programs.

he was wrongly accused of being involved with local gangs.

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