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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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 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 See All Example Sentences for rise through the ranks

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“Rise through the ranks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20through%20the%20ranks. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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