upward mobility
noun
: the capacity or facility for rising to a higher social or economic position
upwardly mobile
adjective
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Leveling this playing field and giving people more opportunities for full-time employment is essential to help families build wealth and achieve upward mobility.
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Vince Toye, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: Nonprofit Leading on Opportunities argues transportation is crucial to boosting upward mobility and removing barriers for low-income communities, especially areas like Nations Ford and Arrowood roads.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Removing these resources could widen existing disparities, undermining educational access, affordability, and upward mobility for Black Americans.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
There doesn’t even seem to be the possibility for upward mobility.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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Vince Toye, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: Nonprofit Leading on Opportunities argues transportation is crucial to boosting upward mobility and removing barriers for low-income communities, especially areas like Nations Ford and Arrowood roads.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Removing these resources could widen existing disparities, undermining educational access, affordability, and upward mobility for Black Americans.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
There doesn’t even seem to be the possibility for upward mobility.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for upward mobility
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“Upward mobility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upward%20mobility. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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