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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Roddick's podcast pointed to the match being an ATP Tour challenger, explaining that the event gives players an opportunity to improve and rise through the ranks.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Her rise through the ranks has been linked to Merz taking a step back from politics for several years.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 6 May 2025
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
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Her rise through the ranks has been linked to Merz taking a step back from politics for several years.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 6 May 2025
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
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 23 Aug. 2025.
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