ceiling

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Behind the locked doors of former holding cells in Swansea, the BBC was shown hauls of fake goods piled from floor to ceiling which have been seized by trading standards officers.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“There’s no ceiling when it comes to how much people are willing to pay when it comes to experiences,” Lotenberg said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In the lounge, where Pike and his roommate host dinner parties, icicle lights hang from the ceiling and cases of Coca-Cola are stored in a corner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the ceiling in the bar's basement level, igniting the sound insulation foam.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

It reached all the way to the ceiling.

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