ladder

Example Sentences

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This has left many recent college graduates struggling to gain footing at a crucial part in their journey up the corporate ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Together, these discoveries point away from a simple ladder of progress.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

But since 2019 the housing crisis has worsened, its impact reaching further up the class ladder.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

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

Because of the ladder, we took it easy and rested every whipstitch.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck