as in public
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the chosen few might have the opportunity for a trip in the space shuttle, but it will be a while before the rank and file are taking space trips
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Recent Examples of rank and file
Recent encounters between Colombian law enforcement and armed groups suggest that children make up an alarming portion of their rank and file.
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Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
Instead, the recent raids have affected rank and file workers, most of whom were detained suddenly and face deportation.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Guests still walked the red carpet to show off their tuxes and gowns, and the WHCA even added an additional step and repeat backdrop for the journalism rank and file to get their own Instagram shots.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez is among those who say that some of the money used for Hagerty would have been better spent bolstering the Emergency Management Department’s rank and file — as Parks had requested last year.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
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Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
Instead, the recent raids have affected rank and file workers, most of whom were detained suddenly and face deportation.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Guests still walked the red carpet to show off their tuxes and gowns, and the WHCA even added an additional step and repeat backdrop for the journalism rank and file to get their own Instagram shots.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez is among those who say that some of the money used for Hagerty would have been better spent bolstering the Emergency Management Department’s rank and file — as Parks had requested last year.
—Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rank and file
Noun
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In Gallup’s 2024 honesty and ethics survey, the general American public's trust in 11 core professions, when averaged, was at a historic low.—
Emily Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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However, much of the American public didn’t buy that Epstein committed suicide.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 July 2025
Noun
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But the deeper concern goes beyond ice crystals, to the notion that government agencies are trying to poison the populace or affect weather patterns through geoengineering.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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And so, Frank and Dennis took to shaking down the populace after Frank sprang for two police uniforms, Dee beat the hell out of the unhoused masturbator, and Charlie seized upon his undercover Serpico cop role to attempt a series of stings on his fellow corrupt fake cops.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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For the grand finale, singer, songwriter and actor Anthony Hamilton turned the dial down a few notches with a seemingly endless medley of southern R&B fitting for the festival's sophisticated, older crowd.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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No Me Quiero Ir De Aqui with a show-stopping performance and two special guests: rising star Young Miko and salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa both came out to a roaring crowd and joined Benito onstage for a pair of songs.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Vince Panaro won the Head of Household position and had to nominate three people for eviction.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The one-day event, hosted at the Renaissance Hotel downtown, brought together people from all over the state.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Stick with the Classics For this firepit area on the edge of the property, Jordin opted for wooden Adirondack chairs surrounded by a mass planting of lavender—two timeless garden elements that bring a sense of ease to any outdoor space.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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The constant contracting and relaxing of the muscles through vibration is also said to help improve strength, flexibility, circulation and bone mass.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Two years after the Goetz incident, a white mob in the Italian American enclave of Howard Beach in New York chased 23-year-old Michael Griffith and two friends, all Black, and beat Griffith to death for simply being in their neighborhood.—
Robert Chiarito,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Summer brings out the worst of its food scene (overhyped openings, influencer mobs, patios with no shade and even less finesse), as well as the very best: smoky tacos on the Westside, rooftop bars with actual personality, and high-falutin’ hotspots that are still worth the chase.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Rank and file.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rank%20and%20file. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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