We were ordered into the trench in close ranks, and forbidden to leave it, no matter what happened.

Of course, when you get abuse in families, people close ranks.

He moved along the path, seeking an opening in the close ranks of pine and juniper.

"If the cease-fire translates into peace, there won't necessarily be the same pressures to keep such close ranks."

Our race could now lose fifty planets, close ranks, and move on.

But when it comes to the existence of Santa, an awful lot close ranks.

All of you sitting down there can find nothing better to do than close ranks!

They did not advance in close ranks but scattered as much as possible.

They had to slow their pace and close ranks.

None thought to stand up, close ranks, and oppose the raiders.