closed ranks

phrase

past tense of close ranks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for closed ranks
pulled together
Phrase
  • Full Scale, a software staffing firm headquartered in Leawood, pulled together government data, public earnings filings, and a stack of industry surveys into its 2026 State of IT Staffing report.
    Felysha Walker, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • But the real heroes of these stories are the residents themselves who pulled together in a time of crisis.
    Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
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“Closed ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closed%20ranks. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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