How to Use ladder in a Sentence

ladder

noun

• She got a ladder in her stocking.
• She worked her way up from the lowest rung on the economic ladder.
• He was moving up the corporate ladder.
• This ladder-style piece features a mirror and shelf instead of rungs between the solid wood frame.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022
• Working their way up the coaching ladder has afforded them fame and fortune.
  — Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
• At 82% off, this ladder-style desk is one of the best deals across the entire Way Day sale.
  — Heath Owens, Good Housekeeping, 26 Oct. 2022
• But climbing the corporate ladder gave them the clout and cash to fulfill the fantasy.
  — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2022
• The department said a ladder company was sent out to ensure the flames had not traveled up into the attic.
  — Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
• Certain companies excel at helping workers who may not have a college degree move up the career ladder.
  — Sebastien Thibault, WSJ, 8 Nov. 2022
• Holding steady meant a ride up the rankings ladder from last in the nation in math to 40th and 47th in fourth and eighth grade, respectively.
  — al, 25 Oct. 2022
• Besides a composer’s assistant, there are many potential rungs on the ladder leading up to the composer’s perch.
  — Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2022
• Unfortunately, with friends in high places, then usually come others attempting to climb that social ladder.
  — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2022
• Modkins is working his way up the coaching ladder and was an intern with the Denver Broncos before joining Detroit.
  — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022
• Despite working their way up the corporate ladder for the best part of three decades, new research says that Gen Xers are having to turn to second (and sometimes third) jobs to make ends meet.
  — Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
• About 70 fire personnel had responded to the massive blaze as of about midnight Wednesday, Stowe said, including three ladder trucks.
  — Rachel Crosby, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Oct. 2022
• The grounds immediately filled with a familiar site — parents sipping margaritas and noshing on brisket nachos while their children romped on a playground with slides, a rope ladder and more.
  — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Oct. 2022
• But JJ Weaver stepped in front of a lateral on the Dukes' last-gasp hook-and-ladder attempt with no time left, securing the narrow road victory.
  — Ryan Black, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2022
• In straight bar, the lace sits across the tongue like the rungs of a ladder.
  — John Kelly, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023
• Instead of a fish head, there's the cab of a van, and in place of the spine is a long ladder frame.
  — Tony Quiroga, Car and Driver, 6 June 2023
• At the end, there's a much larger ladder to climb to get out.
  — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 23 May 2024
• What’s the next step when a team comes within one step of the top of the net-cutting ladder?
  — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023
• Jordan is the first to reach the ladders, with Troy right behind him.
  — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 10 May 2023
• Williams’ goal was to work his way up the coaching ladder.
  — Tom Green | [e-mail], al, 8 Nov. 2022
• The same blue of the ladder is found in the tiles in the bathroom, while the rest of the home has pristine white walls paired with gray floors.
  — Marta Sader, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
• Put a ladder in front of her and who knows what would have happened.
  — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
• Keep in Mind The actual shelf depth varies along the ladder.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2023
• Don't just climb the corporate ladder—aim to build a whole new one.
  — Daniyal Zafar, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
• The team had to make their way up an extremely tall ladder that swayed with the wind.
  — Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
• Windows on one side of the bus had been smashed out, and a ladder was raised along the side of the bus near the broken windows.
  — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2023
• The mother and father were then rescued through the window and down the ladder.
  — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 14 Nov 2024