lower rung
Example Sentences
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The missing lower rung in today’s career ladder isn’t a problem to be solved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
Yet, I didn't see other Chinese-American parents relegating their daughters to a lower rung.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2021
She said her own conclusions are that the effect on low-skilled workers is small, though she acknowledged it’s a concern, particularly amid years of stagnant wage growth at the lower rung.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 11, 2021
The Ravens are a Super Bowl aspirant, and it will sting to reckon with being on a lower rung than the Chiefs.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 29, 2020
He found a lower rung with his foot, and started down.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
