ceiling

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She believes that Steyer hit a ceiling because voters who are bombarded by ads eventually feel that the candidate is trying to purchase their affection.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Clarke is convinced he and his players have learned from those experiences and are now in a position to "break that glass ceiling" by progressing to a historic knockout tie.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It shared photos on X that showed twisted metal beams hanging from the ceiling and debris covering the floor.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

Just as I glanced up at his sagging ceiling, it gave out a loud creak.

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