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ceiling

[see-ling] / ˈsi lɪŋ /


NOUN
maximum
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Bubble Skincare founder and CEO Shai Eisenman says many of the customers who buy her products—such as the Cosmic Rain hydrating mist or Star Dew eye cream—say $20 is their price ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Busakorn also noted that the stage was decorated using highly flammable materials such as plastic flowers, while the ceiling was plastered with combustible foam.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The fire originated near the stage before spreading rapidly along the ceiling and producing heavy smoke.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Besides hitting their price target — about $350 per square foot — Talbot and his wife, Marisol, were taken with the modern design with a 14-foot clerestory ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Now the fluorescent ceiling lights began exploding one by one above us, the floor opened, and huge cracks appeared.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

The agency has proposed raising those ceilings in hundreds of industries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Investing in US assets in China usually requires going through officially approved channels and is typically subject to ceilings and strict foreign exchange controls.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

Inside, the open floor plan includes a cozy living area with a chic fireplace and soaring ceilings.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

This time round, Anabelle, who lives in London, is sleeping on her living room sofa, which is north-facing and in a room with tall ceilings and an electric fan.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

He craned his neck back to get a good look at the chandeliers and intricately carved ceilings.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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