rung
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“Condos really represent kind of the entry rung to the homeownership ladder,” Berner, the economist, said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
"Even if he thought he couldn't have saved Claudio, he would've tried and he would've rung emergency services, without a doubt."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
It was the fourth consecutive World Cup in which the U.S. has gone out in the final 16, a rung on the tournament ladder the Americans have gotten past just once in 96 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
A black and white picture of Jota celebrating a goal for his country has been displayed on big screens as the Portuguese national anthem has rung out before matches.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Mr. Tallis’s driver had rung from a phone box near Croydon Airport.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
“The rungs of the ladder are getting thinner and thinner for people trying to get the first step up,” Navani said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
A family can hold more real assets than earlier generations did and still find the ladder harder to climb because the rungs that matter got more expensive faster than the wealth arrived.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Most of her career has been spent on the lower rungs of the professional ladder, travelling around trying to make ends meets.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Phil guest conductor while rising to the top rungs of the international orchestral circuit, along with obtaining a commercial flying license and piloting, now and then, for Air France.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Ben followed him, staying four or five rungs behind his friend.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
