Allie M. from New Jersey asked whether the correct phrase is ban together or band together.
The correct phrase is band together.
When band is a noun, one common meaning is a group of people who have joined together for some purpose. Think of a rock band, the movie Band of Brothers, or the Silicon Valley investing group known as the Band of Angels.
Therefore, it's not much of a stretch to remember that when people join together (for example, to form a band, the noun) they are banding together (using band, the verb).
Allie's question also reminded me of other common errors that happen when a word ending with D is followed by a word starting with T: The correct phrases are used to and iced tea, but people sometimes think they should be use to and ice tea because it's difficult to hear the separation between the D and T.
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