the ruck
noun
British
: ordinary or normal people or events : the crowd
Her outstanding poetry eventually allowed her to emerge from the ruck.
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The Naperville resident, an Army pilot, led the ruck march, which made its debut during the Salute’s Fourth of July festivities last year.
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Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2023
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2023
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“The ruck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ruck. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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