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
But then he hit a ceiling, and on Tuesday, it became official that he failed to advance.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
Also on Tuesday, the company bumped up the low-end of its revenue guidance for the fiscal year that ends in late January, while it still expects a ceiling of $1.12 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A birchwood fire was burning fiercely, and already his sodden clothes, hanging from tree roots jutting through the ceiling, were beginning to steam.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
