Sentence examples for close rank from inspiring English sources

The most serious altercations are usually between baboons of close rank; but baboons low on the totem pole get bullied all the time by higher-ups looking for an ego boost.

Indeed, Democrats began to close ranks behind Mr. Torricelli today.

King Abdullah immediately appealed to his people to close ranks.

We'll close ranks against the common foe.

"The international community needs to close ranks against the terrorists".

This compelled divided separatist leaders to close ranks behind them.

Typically, we close ranks when faced with criticism from outsiders.

Although he's sometimes in intense battles, when it comes time to close ranks, he closes ranks and fights for the team".

Instead, all I am seeing is the Blyton fan community close ranks against her critics.

"The community needs to close ranks and get the kids in school, period.

They cannot afford to close ranks or attempt to cover up.