ceiling
Example Sentences
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Sparklers on bottles being carried too close to the ceiling were the likely cause of the fire, a preliminary investigation has found.
From BBC
There are oversized arched windows, a claw-foot tub, a floating staircase, and soaring ceilings.
From MarketWatch
Investigators say sparklers likely ignited flammable acoustic foam on the ceiling, and witnesses described flames racing overhead before many patrons understood the danger.
The sparks appear to set fire to the ceiling, which was covered with foam for soundproofing, and the flames spread very quickly.
From BBC
“We are starting to see the glass ceiling crack,” said Limón.
From Los Angeles Times
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