as in hierarchy
a scheme of rank or order
their team placed third on the tournament ladder
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The actor is mum on specifics, only hinting that perhaps Jones has now moved up the ladder.
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2024
Men on tall ladders pick oranges on this vintage postcard from Patt Morrison’s collection.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Many fans were also spotted climbing up the Bronco accessory ladder and hanging out in the tent of one model while others took turns hopping in and out of the driver seat.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 21 Sep. 2024
The ability to craft and convey compelling narratives is increasingly recognized as a pivotal skill for climbing the corporate ladder.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
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Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2024
Men on tall ladders pick oranges on this vintage postcard from Patt Morrison’s collection.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
Many fans were also spotted climbing up the Bronco accessory ladder and hanging out in the tent of one model while others took turns hopping in and out of the driver seat.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 21 Sep. 2024
The ability to craft and convey compelling narratives is increasingly recognized as a pivotal skill for climbing the corporate ladder.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Ladder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ladder. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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