ceiling
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"Pump prices should not have to follow every swing in global crude or the exchange rates," Oyedele said, adding that the government was "negotiating a ceiling of 1,350 naira a litre".
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
On the second floor, a large, open room with a 12-foot-high ceiling serves as the communal living, dining and kitchen area.
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
The mailman looked up toward the ceiling and I could see his lips moving as if he were counting.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Other videos on TikTok and Instagram showed broken toilets, holes in walls and mouldy ceilings across the country.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 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
Ionic columns mark the entry, leading to a foyer with sweeping staircases under 14-foot ceilings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Described in its listing, which is held by Daniel Davis of Corcoran SoHo, as offering “breathtaking prewar grandeur,” the apartment boasts soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and an array of original architectural details.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 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
