as in public
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the chosen few might have the opportunity for a trip in the space shuttle, but it will be a while before the rank and file are taking space trips
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Recent Examples of rank and file
The losers, FilmLA noted, are rank and file industry workers.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
But many rank and file union members were unhappy with the offer, which fell short of the 40% raise and pension changes that the union was seeking.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 13 Sep. 2024
Ortberg issued a statement to union members Wednesday evening asking for their support, but conceded rank and file hold a lot of anger toward the company.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
So, there is a great appetite for the fight with our rank and file members.
—CBS News, 1 Sep. 2024
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
But many rank and file union members were unhappy with the offer, which fell short of the 40% raise and pension changes that the union was seeking.
—Russell Lewis, NPR, 13 Sep. 2024
Ortberg issued a statement to union members Wednesday evening asking for their support, but conceded rank and file hold a lot of anger toward the company.
—Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
So, there is a great appetite for the fight with our rank and file members.
—CBS News, 1 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for rank and file
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rank and file
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Berlin will be the only Iranian consulate available to the German public for the foreseeable future.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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That said, perhaps the most powerful protection against inflated salaries in Congress is the ballot box, and the voting public's general skepticism toward increases in Senate pay.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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And so, as Russia (and China and others) clamp down on the apps available in their countries—with big tech mainly complying, Western democracies threaten the very security and privacy protections that still enable those populaces to use technology safely.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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At almost every moment since May, the election has found a way to demand the near-constant attention of a populace wary of former President Trump, President Biden and Vice President Harris, who are historically unpopular.Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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While there is interest in them, especially from a younger crowd, their cost and durability are significant concerns.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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These parties attracted a crowd, and the group used them as an opportunity to finetune their cooking skills.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Authorities are investigating a shooting that left two people injured early Saturday morning in Union City.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Scientists know now that the stealthy menace originated in east Asia and was probably spread inadvertently by people to every continent except Antarctica.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors said Filion targeted the Masjid Al Hayy Mosque and threatened to commit a mass shooting.Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Another 43 million have low bone mass, which is the precursor to osteoporosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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On this day in 1898: A mob of white supremacists overthrew the biracial city government of Wilmington, North Carolina.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Before the primary election, Kim was mostly known for being photographed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, with a trash bag in hand, cleaning up after the pro-Trump mob breached the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Rank and file.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rank%20and%20file. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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