How to Use upward mobility in a Sentence

upward mobility

noun
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  • In other words, the myth of upward mobility is just that: a myth.
    — Nicholas Goldberg, Star Tribune, 25 June 2021
  • The upward mobility of the working class corkscrewed shut.
    — Kerri Arsenault, The New York Review of Books, 1 Sep. 2020
  • Alex gives in and accepts the gift, and with it, her own inevitable upward mobility.
    — New York Times, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Almost all of those jobs are gone now, along with the ladders of upward mobility.
    — Steve Lopez Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2021
  • Palou was driving at the time for Dale Coyne Racing, which is the sort of team that can serve as a good test for a driver’s upward mobility.
    — Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 June 2021
  • College is no longer a source of joy and upward mobility.
    — Cnn Staff, CNN, 8 June 2020
  • But her frank disavowal of upward mobility is one of the most profound aspects of the book.
    — Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 May 2022
  • Who among us can resist the upward mobility of a summer mood?
    — Raven Smith, Vogue, 9 June 2021
  • The paper, which has not yet been peer reviewed, is concerned with ways to give STARs more upward mobility.
    — Sarah Todd, Quartz, 13 Aug. 2021
  • And also jobs that do not provide a path to upward mobility.
    — Gilad Edelman, Wired, 17 Mar. 2021
  • There’s just not a lot of upward mobility for the next generation, so people like me leave.
    — Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2022
  • This can give you some insight into whether your role has room for upward mobility.
    — Emilia Benton, SELF, 8 Nov. 2021
  • But often these young adults are going into jobs with low wages and slim chances of upward mobility.
    — Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2022
  • These can’t both be true—if the United States were a classless society, there would be no need for upward mobility.
    — John Patrick Leary, The New Republic, 22 Nov. 2019
  • Dallas should be next, with a chance for upward mobility.
    — David Moore, Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Or seek out a new employer that has your career and upward mobility as top of mind, for your own success and that of the company.
    — Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022
  • And her story sounds, in some respects, like a classic tale of upward mobility.
    — David Scharfenberg, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Aug. 2019
  • There wasn’t much room for upward mobility, as Tennessee’s four-position gain is the biggest of the week.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2021
  • In 2017, one study ranked the university first in the country for upward mobility.
    — Debbie Truongstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022
  • The hope is that this initiative paves the way for long-term stability and upward mobility.
    — Dallas News, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Anne hopes that Frankie’s patronage will smooth the path toward a knighthood for George and upward mobility for her children.
    — Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Expect them to remain a tough out, if one with limited upward mobility in the face of a daunting schedule.
    — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 22 July 2019
  • An Indian film about a man who lies to gain upward mobility, which could be dangerous for his son.
    — Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2020
  • The Ducks also showed upward mobility in the women’s rankings, going from No.
    — oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2020
  • There was little room for upward mobility, but Virginia managed to gain four positions to check in at No. 14.
    — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2022
  • To truly grow belief in Maryland’s upward mobility in the Big Ten, Locksley had to attract a new level of talent.
    — Nathan Baird, cleveland, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Yet his natty dress, uplifting talk of progress and cutting wit speak of upward mobility.
    — The Economist, 24 Oct. 2019
  • The survey also revealed how women have faring in terms of upward mobility in the workplace.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Poverty is reduced and there are more opportunities for upward mobility for people who speak, read and write English.
    — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
  • Ryan Winkle runs a nonprofit that works with businesses and neighborhoods in low-to-moderate income census tracts to enable upward mobility.
    — Jeremy Duda, Axios, 29 July 2024

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