ladder

Example Sentences

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Zhang's rise embodied what millions of his followers aspire towards: someone from a small town who climbs the social ladder by forging their own path.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Follow your own gut by putting your money in a secure vehicle like a Treasury or CD ladder.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Suryavanshi found his rhythm at every step up the ladder.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The corporate ladder feels more like a slide to people whose roles are being devalued in today’s cooler job market, writes Callum Borchers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But as I climb up the ladder, I hear something inside the treehouse.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison