lower rung
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“And so that usually puts that group of people into a lower rung of the income distribution.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
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
They didn’t mind being on a lower rung of the podium, considering who was on top.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 7, 2016
He found a lower rung with his foot, and started down.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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