lower ranks
Example Sentences
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Mr. Jordan was once a bomb-thrower from the lower ranks of the GOP who worked his way into top committee posts.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2023
"The parties must convey clear and unequivocal instructions to lower ranks," said the UN, African Union and regional orgainsation IGAD.
From Reuters ● May 12, 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
If a daughter were to complete secondary school and become a teacher, she crossed the threshold into the lower ranks of the middle class.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
With the addition of a king, some gentlemen and ladies of the court, and a few persons from the lower ranks, the cast is complete.
From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.
