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ranks

  • plural
    of rank.
    rank
    noun
    a number of persons forming a separate class in a social hierarchy or in any graded body.
  • present tense form
    of rank (3rd person singular).
    rank
    noun
    a number of persons forming a separate class in a social hierarchy or in any graded body.

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Rice had a long career at 20th Century Fox, climbing the ranks to become president of 21st Century Fox in 2017.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Khan said there were cab ranks and bus stops near the street so people can still access the area with ease.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

The committee’s ranks have already been reduced as several of its members are leaving for rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

No player has ever scored so many goals in a season for Bayern, a club who have had legendary goalscorers like Gerd Muller, Rummenigge and more recently Robert Lewandowski in their ranks.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

The horsemen had broken ranks and hastened to close upon the running figure.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander