rank
noun
a number of persons forming a separate class in a social hierarchy or in any graded body.
had ranked
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past perfectof rank.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Harper said the blaze’s initial charge felled an estimated 50-foot chunk from the top of the tree, which consistently had ranked among the world’s tallest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
According to historical records and recounts, she had ranked last in qualifying for her team, but the school's superintendent, Warren Hicks, was determined to have her participate.
From BBC ● May 31, 2023
Stats maven Ken Pomeroy had ranked them 179th.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 3, 2023
Downs had ranked 10th in FBS in 2021 with 1,335 yards receiving to go with eight scores.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
Germany, which had ranked third among outside nations trading with the continent, dropped out altogether, with the exception of the devious and struggling efforts already noted.
From South America and the War by F. A. (Frederick Alexander) Kirkpatrick
