rung

Example Sentences

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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

If that’s so, you’d be in good shape overall, and you could roll that $310,000 into the next rung of your ladder pretty confidently.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The country is on the second rung of a four-level National Fuel Security Plan, urging people and businesses to buy only the fuel that they need.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Chants of "You're not fit to wear the shirt" rung out from the travelling fans at Fratton Park.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It said the police believe two boys sawed on the rung of that ladder.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor