rise through the ranks

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: to begin a career (with a company or institution) with little power or authority and gradually gain more power and authority

She rose through the ranks of the company to become president.

Examples of rise through the ranks in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Workers have long been taught that job-hopping is the fastest way to rise through the ranks and secure big pay raises—but the career strategy has lost its edge. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026

Throughout the series, viewers watched Avery rise through the ranks to lead the department and navigate a series of relationships before settling down with April. — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026

Over the years, Spitnale has seen many students rise through the ranks. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026

Darby Allin’s rise through the ranks of professional wrestling has included more than its share of falls, literally and figuratively — some of them right here in Orlando. — Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026

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