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ranks

  • plural of rank.
  • present tense form of rank (3rd person singular).

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At 21, she’s been rising through Hollywood’s ranks, doing everything from animated voices to toplining live-action series, all while garnering millions of social media followers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

He switched to the professional ranks in 2018 and racked up the wins before his progress was stalled by injury.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The company ranks low in car sales among the top-10 automakers, but its valuation is greater than the next 37 combined.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

He began as a lieutenant and rose through the ranks, shooting to nationwide fame during the war with Russia-backed separatists in 2014.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

“Blowed if I can see anything funny about a couple of heroes wanting to be fed so that they can stay alive. Takes all kinds to make a world, young feller, other ranks included.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques