ceiling
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There isn’t a federal age ceiling for operators of chartered flights, though pilots must maintain FAA medical certification and pass certain tests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
During the testimony, Brand let out a sigh and looked at the ceiling with his eyes closed.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Fines would increase tenfold to nearly US$800,000 a day for companies deemed non-compliant, with the ceiling on fines rising to over US$15.6 million.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Even after the family added a concrete floor, its low ceiling limited how they could use the space.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
“No way,” Regan said, sitting down on my bed and flopping backward so she could stare up at the ceiling.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
“I have such fond memories in this quintessential New York apartment with the exposed brick, tin ceilings and many original pre-war features.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
"I have broken a few glass ceilings along the way," she told Elle magazine this year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Old Church Road,” transparently autobiographical, takes us through adventures and misadventures, from the “postwar baby” in rooms with cracked ceilings to nights staying in a palace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
The primary suite offers its own private escape, complete with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and a remodeled walk-in closet.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
The house was one story, with high ceilings, a living room lined with cushy gray sofas, and a big dining room with a long wooden table.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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