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ceiling

[see-ling] / ˈsi lɪŋ /


NOUN
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"Where costs rise above the ceiling, refiners and importers will carry the shortfall and recover it later when crude prices or exchange rates allow without breaching the ceiling," he said,

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

A key feature already in place, hanging from the ceiling, is an array of steel clouds packed with concrete, designed to improve acoustics and evoke a sense of airiness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

On Wall Street, the big debate is whether 5% yields are a ceiling — or a new floor.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

The question, of course, is where that ceiling is.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

There’s a hatch in the ceiling out on the landing.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Other videos on TikTok and Instagram showed broken toilets, holes in walls and mouldy ceilings across the country.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Guests are welcomed by a gorgeous entrance with 10-foot ceilings, where striped wallpaper, crown molding, and large arched doorways immediately set the tone.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Her friend, Sacha, said the ceilings in Marseille's schools were leaking and conditions were generally rather poor, "so we can't really work a lot of time".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Inside, soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows help flood the open-concept interiors with natural light, while sleek finishes lend the home a contemporary feel.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Crystal chandeliers hung by the dozens from the high ceilings.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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