Over the past couple of years I've joined their ranks.

Other workers moved up and joined the ranks of management.

In the past few years, more people have joined the ranks of the poor than ever before.

I'll have to get a job there, join their ranks and see what I can learn.

A few minutes later, another boy tried to join the ranks in the square.

In early April 2011, however, he left the position to join the ranks of the government.

Last month, four more women joined their ranks, bringing the total to 13.

"And don't try to tell me you aren't looking to join ranks once we've built up our power base."

But joining their ranks may be harder than you think.

"In the years since, many of us have joined his ranks."