upward mobility

Example Sentences

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Having a roof over your head is a fundamental human need and is a foundation for financial stability and upward mobility.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

I am very good at what I do, but there is limited upward mobility for this position.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Taken as part of a holistic applicant review, test scores help us fulfill the American promise of upward mobility based on talent and effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Property prices have sagged, wage growth has flattened, and many young people no longer see the link between hard work and upward mobility.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

But monumental changes in the economy and in attitudes toward immigrants have made it far less likely that Peralta and his children will experience the same upward mobility as Zannikos and his family.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times