ranks

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And she's risen through the ranks in a very male political scene.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

McKinsey is shaking up its board and appointing a new chair from within its partner ranks, the latest in a yearslong effort to change how it has managed after several scandals involving past clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Within just a few years of opening its doors, the company climbed into the ranks of New York City’s top brokerages, competing against firms that have been established for decades.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

In February 2024, the military activated conscription legislation, aiming to bolster its ranks by forcibly recruiting 50,000 citizens.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Finally Jason flew himself across and his squad began cutting through some very surprised-looking telkhines, spreading fear through the enemy’s ranks.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan