In tough times, nations circle the wagons.

艰难时期，国家这辆马车掉头了。

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As the coming of the great storm, all the soldiers are starting to circle the wagons.

巨大暴风雨来临了，战士们迅速严正以待。

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As the church has felt more threatened by the secular culture, there's been an effort to circle the wagons around the family and create a sense of safety.

在教会越来越感受到世俗文化的压力时，他们致力于使家庭圆满，并营造一种安全感。

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If attacked, the wagons could quickly form a circle for defense.

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Republicans will circle the wagons and defend what many may consider indefensible.

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Both parents of three children under the age of 10 were deploying, and these grandparents decided to circle the wagons and take care of the children together.

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Peter Stein, the festival's director, says given what's going on in Israel and Lebanon, there is a desire right now among some Jews to circle the wagons.

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