Example Sentences
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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
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