lower ranks
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Previous American wars equally have highlighted both the fraught nature of serving in higher-level leadership roles and in lower ranks where war’s injurious effects are most grievously felt.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
The company has also shuffled its lower ranks over that time.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
While the parties agreed last year to unify the top command structure, they have not been able to reach a similar agreement for the lower ranks.
From Washington Times ● May 5, 2023
A pilot program allows young enlisted soldiers — those in the three lower ranks — to get a promotion if they refer someone who enlists and goes to basic training.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2023
Meanwhile the tendency towards self-government spread even to the lower ranks of town society, resulting in the establishment of craft-gilds.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
