rise through the ranks

idiom

: 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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Many executives rise through the ranks because of strengths like decisiveness, drive, emotional intelligence and strategic vision. —Alba Contreras Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

The allegations also did not derail his rise through the ranks. —Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 May 2025

Baker’s retirement letter highlighted her steady rise through the ranks and her efforts in business development, workforce housing, keeping two big league baseball teams for spring training, and guiding the county through the coronavirus pandemic. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025

Many go on to rise through the ranks at the agency after being selected for the program. —Alexander Tin, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025

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