ladder

Example Sentences

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At the same time, UBS’s data show more people are moving up the wealth ladder.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

"The real story is one of continued expansion: more people moving up the wealth ladder," the report said.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Even without a degree, Tess is ambitious to climb the corporate ladder — once she swaps out her practical white sneakers for a pair of pumps.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

A paycheck isn’t the only determinant of where Americans place themselves on the socioeconomic ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

We’re not even ten feet away from the ladder when my sneaker hits an especially slick patch where the grass has worn away, and my feet slip.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison