lower ranks

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"The parties must convey clear and unequivocal instructions to lower ranks," said the UN, African Union and regional orgainsation IGAD.

From Reuters • May 12, 2023

While the parties agreed last year to unify the top command structure, they have not been able to reach a similar agreement for the lower ranks.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2023

If a daughter were to complete secondary school and become a teacher, she crossed the threshold into the lower ranks of the middle class.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

It says these losses are likely to contribute to a loss of morale and poor discipline among lower ranks.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2022

The lower ranks were designated Cihuaquaquilli, or 'lady herb-eaters,' while the higher orders were known as Cihuatlamacasque, or 'lady deaconesses.'

From The Mythologies of Ancient Mexico and Peru by Spence, Lewis