ladder

Example Sentences

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The emergence of a mass upper middle class has had negative consequences for those lower down the income ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"It's all really sad and frustrating and bless his cotton socks, he is just beside himself at the minute, like just desperately wants to get on the ladder."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

We have spoken to two British drivers who have been on the path to F1 to hear what it is really like to attempt to climb that ladder.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"Those apartments are then not available for young people struggling to get on the housing ladder," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Then I pull down the ladder, and Gabi and I climb up into the darkness.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler