1.   Parents, particularly, have rallied to defend their beloved school.

2.   White House officials have publicly expressed support for Reno, but they have not rallied to defend her.

3.   European leaders rallied to defend their decision.

4.   In the recent incidents, some peasants emboldened by the guerrilla revolt have tried to seize control of local governments while other peasants have rallied to defend the authorities.

5.   Neighbors, tabloid newspapers and some politicians have rallied to defend Martin, who shot two unarmed intruders with a shotgun.