Examples: the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen
Examples: his salary was determined by his rank and seniority
Examples: the strike was supported by the union rank and file he rose from the ranks to become a colonel
Examples: the British are more aware of social status than Americans are
Examples: they polled their membership they found dissension in their own ranks he joined the ranks of the unemployed
Examples: This painting ranks among the best in the Western World
Examples: how would you rank these students? The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
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'ranks'
[social_station.n.01] as in: position in a social hierarchyExamples:
the British are more aware of social status than Americans are