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ceiling

[see-ling] / ˈsi lɪŋ /


NOUN
maximum
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But then he hit a ceiling, and on Tuesday, it became official that he failed to advance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

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

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

The ceiling was made of some kind of translucent material so the whole warehouse was bright.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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