This worthy citizen had risen to his great eminence from small beginnings.

George Peabody rose from humble beginnings to become one of the nation's most powerful businessmen.

Her father had apparently risen from humble beginnings, as something of a self-made man.

He rose from obscure beginnings in the East End and pursued a medical degree as a means to greater power.

He rose from humble beginnings to become an influential conservative intellectual in Boston.

Ramkishen has risen from humble beginnings to become the head of a large business empire.

He is everything the game stands for, rising from blue-collar beginnings to be one of the most recognizable people in the world.

Mr. Jackson said his parents rose from humble beginnings through a combination of "private initiative and government support."

Colorado Ballet's ambition for national stature rises from humble beginnings.

He rose from very humble beginnings to become one of the richest men in his country.