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The phrase "upwardly mobile" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe someone who is achieving success and moving up in social or economic status. Example: John came from a working-class family, but through hard work and determination, he became upwardly mobile and landed a high-paying job in a prestigious company.
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upwardly mobile
adjective
Likely to advance in economic or social standing.
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We want an upwardly mobile society".
Mr Blunkett, by contrast, is upwardly mobile.
They are upwardly mobile cyber-coolies.
In sum, Herman is upwardly mobile.
Advice for the upwardly mobile child.
They want to be upwardly mobile.
Upwardly Mobile is available as an Android app.
More often, it is the energetic and upwardly mobile.
But they are also relatively rich and upwardly mobile.
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Tony is a perennial swot, earnest and upwardly-mobile.
Roy sees India's upwardly-mobile aspirants as morally compromised.
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