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.

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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Affordable and efficacious, this serum played a key role in fueling The Ordinary’s meteoric rise through the ranks of skin care. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

When researching this article on Jacquet’s upbringing, The Athletic discovered exactly why Liverpool were so keen to bring the 21-year-old to Anfield after a rapid rise through the ranks at Rennes. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Players hunt prey, hone skills and defend their home against rival warriors to rise through the ranks of their Clan and discover the secrets of the StarClan. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

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

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