lower rung
Example Sentences
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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
And how does a man like Joseph, an authority figure in the church but on a lower rung than Theophilus, conduct himself under those circumstances?
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2025
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
Some members of the wavering class could move up in the system by joining the Korean People’s Army, serving with distinction and, with luck and connections, securing a lower rung in the ruling party.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
