But both sides were willing to engage and formed ranks.
If they hadn't stopped to form ranks, Sam would never have gotten off the first shot.
They quickly formed ranks and fired at both of the intruders.
As the column entered the parade ground it formed ranks.
After this I managed to sleep some more, until we formed ranks again at dusk and the night march continued.
Most of the men moved as if to form ranks.
He shouted for his men to form ranks and prepare to march.
The warriors drew off a short way on the lower plateau in order to form ranks and charge again.
They had the company in place before any of the others had formed ranks.
Coming within observation distance of each other at last the two armies stopped to form ranks.