rung

Example Sentences

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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

This upper rung of tech media is moving toward flattering, access-driven coverage, where the powerful reward friendliness more than broader audiences reward independence.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Her frustration is shared by many people of her age, for whom the first rung on the career ladder can seem out of reach.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The bell had rung over a dozen times, and I was going up on my toes for a second turn when the door flew open with such force, the bell jangled all by itself.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez