ladder

Example Sentences

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But since 2019 the housing crisis has worsened, its impact reaching further up the class ladder.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Reynolds and McElhenney accomplished that even if they’re still stuck on a ladder one rung short of the Premier League.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

If that’s so, you’d be in good shape overall, and you could roll that $310,000 into the next rung of your ladder pretty confidently.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Who’ll get up the bunk bed ladder first?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

My father helped me up the platform ladder and went off to see about the dogs.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell