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Imbue wordplay with a twist to keep learner rising in standard (8,6)

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upwardly mobile

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(Other definitions for upwardly mobile that I've seen before include "like a member of the jet set?" , "Ambitious," , "Presumably a social climber" , "Moving to a higher social position" , "Enjoying economic improvement" .)

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