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
“Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are the two most formative figures in the history of women’s MMA; they are the icons who shattered the glass ceiling and helped build the foundation this sport stands on.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 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
She's the astronaut who smashed through the glass ceiling.
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025
Guards try to yank the calla lily down, but I push it to grow higher toward the glass ceiling.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
