ceiling

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The i newspaper, which first reported the story, said it was found behind a ceiling panel within the last two months, and security services have been informed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"His potential or ceiling might be better than theirs. The body of work at 17 years old - no-one has done it. Pele may have, but I didn't see Pele."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

Anyway, the church hired LaFlame to paint some angels on the ceiling.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney