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

Taylor revolutionised the professional game and alongside her contemporaries, smashed through the glass ceiling and brought women's boxing to the pinnacle of the sport.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 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

“We are starting to see the glass ceiling crack,” said Limón.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

Light pours in from a glass ceiling atrium and down to where we stand, in the middle of an open space decorated with towering indoor vines.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu