rank and file
Example Sentences
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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
He said the rank and file had been hardened “in the fight against corruption” and praised them as “entirely trustworthy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
He is a strong advocate on behalf of rank and file police officers.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
That doesn’t mean the Netflix-WBD deal is being embraced by Hollywood’s rank and file.
From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025
In spite of the amateurishness and opportunism of their leaders, the PAC rank and file displayed great courage and fortitude in their demonstrations at Sharpeville and Langa.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
