rank and file
Example Sentences
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Regrown forests, especially with monoculture commercial saplings planted rank and file, may never achieve the splendid complexity of virgin forests.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Doyle said part of the secretary’s job is to set the tone for the agency so the rank and file know what is expected of them.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
He is a strong advocate on behalf of rank and file police officers.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
That doesn’t mean the Netflix-WBD deal is being embraced by Hollywood’s rank and file.
From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025
Although the rank and file were cramped underground, the sentries had two large, roomy burrows to themselves, while each officer had a private burrow.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
