rung
Example Sentences
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It had been half an hour since the doorbell had rung last.
From Literature
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Her frustration is shared by many people of her age, for whom the first rung on the career ladder can seem out of reach.
From BBC
Simultaneously, there will be a lower rung where the top performers can earn their way into the upper circuit.
She followed that by capturing the Dubai 1000-level tournament, just a rung below the majors.
From Los Angeles Times
Asked about the impact of AI on business, Sir Michael said his main observation was of a looming impact on the lower rungs of the workforce.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.