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Because only a limited number of suitable transcription factors are available, there is a practical ceiling on how complicated a circuit can become inside a single cell.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

The actual ceiling on that account is $80,000.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

In the 20-minute gameplay sequence, Lara Croft -- still in her famous blue top and brown shorts -- explores an abandoned tomb in Greece, battling panthers and dodging giant swords falling from the ceiling.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

In government-subsidized apartment buildings, where most Singaporeans live, some ceiling lights were masked to see if cicadas would be less attracted to them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

Max paused and studied the sky, like you looked to the classroom ceiling for hope during a math pop quiz.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

In "at-risk" schools where there is no suitable ventilation or where newer buildings have lower ceilings, there would be 75 days where the "comfortable 26C classroom temperature would be breached".

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

“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

Dust coats the staircases leading to the balcony, while rows of worn seats still face the stage beneath peeling painted ceilings and decorative plasterwork.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 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

It was a large, wooden rectangular building with high ceilings and small, square windows on the sides.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez