glass ceiling
Example Sentences
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"There is a real glass ceiling in large cities," added Blanche Leridon, director of French studies at the Paris-based Institut Montaigne.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
The 48-year-old has plenty to ponder on whether he has hit a glass ceiling on Tyneside.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
"It is really important in a sport that is permanently trying to attract more women that they enter a sport believing there is no biological glass ceiling," said Lord Coe at the time.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025
Might she venture to break through Sacramento’s ultimate glass ceiling?
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024
It would have a glass ceiling and thick glass walls and even a glass staircase.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
