And federal employee unions are girding for a fight, according to The Journal.

Environmental groups say they are already girding for a fight.

California’s schools, colleges and universities are girding for potentially sweeping changes under a new Trumpov administration, based on his starkly different vision for education gleaned from campaign pledges, the GOP platform and his past actions.

Harris said that while she accepted the election results, she refused to concede the fight for freedom, opportunity and fairness that girded her campaign.

I also note something sad girding all this support.