upward mobility
Example Sentences
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It suggests that even in an economy with high employment, many workers run into an invisible barrier to upward mobility just when their careers are supposed to gain momentum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
But there’s basically no upward mobility unless someone above me leaves.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Having a roof over your head is a fundamental human need and is a foundation for financial stability and upward mobility.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Taken as part of a holistic applicant review, test scores help us fulfill the American promise of upward mobility based on talent and effort.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026
They’d started up the ladder of upward mobility.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
