massed ranks
Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words
a large, dense formation of people, especially soldiers
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- The massed ranks of soldiers marched in perfect synchronicity.
- The massed ranks of protesters filled the square.
- From the hill, they watched the massed ranks of the enemy approach.
- Ahead of them, the massed ranks of the enemy army appeared on the horizon.
- The general surveyed his massed ranks before giving the order to advance.
- The choir's massed ranks delivered a powerful performance.
- Despite the odds, the massed ranks of defenders held their ground.
- We marvelled at the massed ranks of sunflowers turning towards the sun.
- A cheer erupted from the massed ranks of supporters as their team scored.
- Security forces faced the massed ranks of demonstrators blocking the road.
- The dictator reviewed the massed ranks of his loyal guards.
- The general surveyed the massed ranks of his soldiers before the battle.
- The massed ranks of protesters filled the city square, demanding change.
- During the ceremony, the massed ranks of graduates stood in solemn silence.
- With their shields locked, the massed ranks formed an impenetrable wall.
- Tourists gathered to witness the massed ranks of migrating birds.
- He felt a surge of pride seeing the massed ranks of his army.
- The company's annual report was supported by the massed ranks of its loyal employees.
- The sight of the massed ranks was intimidating to any opposition.
- From the balcony, he could see the massed ranks of spectators cheering below.