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rung

[ruhng] / rʌŋ /


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This upper rung of tech media is moving toward flattering, access-driven coverage, where the powerful reward friendliness more than broader audiences reward independence.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Her frustration is shared by many people of her age, for whom the first rung on the career ladder can seem out of reach.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Simultaneously, there will be a lower rung where the top performers can earn their way into the upper circuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

She followed that by capturing the Dubai 1000-level tournament, just a rung below the majors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“I’ve rung the bell so they know you’ve arrived,” he informed me, still in French like all of our conversation.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse