as in masses
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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Noun
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This is understandable because Western publics are not prepared for such a move, and many would not support it.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
1 Dec. 2024 -
In the years following World War II, publics in Europe especially believed the United States was exercising its power in relatively benign ways that helped to lay the foundations for a liberal order.—
Richard Wike,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Jan. 2020
Noun
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On Sunday, a Russian missile strike killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 60 at a training site for the Ukrainian military.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Stop Avoiding It — Face It, Fast Most people don’t love conflict.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Rank and files.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rank%20and%20files. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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