The company president lorded it over the rank-and-file.
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When referring to the rank and file as a noun, no. For example: "The rank and file defied union leadership." However when used as an adjective or a modifier, then yes. "He needs rank-and-file support."
Rank is shoulder to shoulder, file is one behind another.
You can use the word "rank" in a sentence to indicate the position or status of something or someone relative to others. For example, "She achieved the rank of captain in the army" or "The restaurant is ranked among the top ten in the city."
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The rank of major is junior to that of lieutenant colonel.
Under pressure from its rank and file, its strategy of reformist gradualism was being replaced by calls for revolution.
His rank was the captian of the team.
It helps you extend your document
The old man took some notes as we talked and then added them to my file.
This usually refers to a union members. "rank and file" membership are those in the union who are non-administrative members.Political Parties sometimes have "rank and file" membersIt can also traditionally mean low-ranking soldiers.
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