ceiling

Example Sentences

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But in Sacramento, within the governor’s suite, California’s highest glass ceiling remains firmly intact.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

A Morning Consult survey conducted in November concluded that 79% of avid MLB fans and 69% of casual fans supported a ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

IBM’s own guidance suggested that 10% growth is likely the ceiling through 2026, largely due to slowing demand for its core product, the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

"They do play with your mind - running around at night, in the ceiling, the air conditioning units. You can hear them and you can smell them - it's like a decaying body."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Ida B,” he told the ceiling while he shook his head.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan