rank and file
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Doyle said part of the secretary’s job is to set the tone for the agency so the rank and file know what is expected of them.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
An orderly transition would require assistance from the rank and file.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
The turnover has led to rapid elevations for some commanders who are less experienced and are likely to be preoccupied with stabilizing morale and enforcing loyalty across the rank and file.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
He is a strong advocate on behalf of rank and file police officers.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
Although the rank and file were cramped underground, the sentries had two large, roomy burrows to themselves, while each officer had a private burrow.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
