ceiling

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Behind the locked doors of former holding cells in Swansea, the BBC was shown hauls of fake goods piled from floor to ceiling which have been seized by trading standards officers.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Their reception will be a test of how those franchises can hold up in the post-pandemic era, particularly at a time when superhero films may have finally reached their ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The analyst added that if SBA sells at that valuation, it will “doom the industry to that ceiling for a meaningful time.”

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Because the walls, ceiling and floor were 100% tile, removing the tub required the removal of all the walls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

I direct my eyes away from her, stare at the network of spider cracks that creep along her ceiling.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam