ceiling
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They include a wall that has been covered in stuffed animals and a ceiling mural that was inspired by the drawings of his daughter, Sovereign.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Some bars, Infante noted, are already experimenting with lower-priced cocktails and expanded happy hours after discovering there may simply be a ceiling to what customers will pay for a drink.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
“For a system that believes it is fighting for survival…existential threats tend to harden resolve, not impose a price ceiling on resistance.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
"Therefore, investing in or owning an English football club provides a cheaper entry point with potential for a higher growth ceiling and more international reach."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The ancient molding ran unbroken around the ceiling, chipped and peeling here and there, obviously undisturbed for a hundred and fifty years.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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“Inspired by Balinese architecture and thoughtfully reimagined through a distinctly Californian lens, the residence celebrates natural materials, soaring timber ceilings, expansive walls of glass, and raw, textured stone,” the listing description notes.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Overlapping action figures, posters and teddy bears also cover Martin's walls and ceilings – his collectables consist of "anything unusual", but he's mostly inspired by Hollywood.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The mall in the town of Kashima was apparently gutted by a gas explosion, a government source told the Kyodo news agency, collapsing ceilings and walls.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Our Brooklyn apartment is in a converted warehouse with high ceilings and a roof deck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 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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