ceiling

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The couple said Pulte responded to their complaints, but performed only cosmetic repairs of a ceiling crack and ultimately failed to address the underlying soil issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

On the main level, there is the gorgeous primary suite, which comes complete with a wooden ceiling and enough space for a king-sized bed.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Kate Pasola, from Prudhoe, Northumberland, said she was all too familiar with writing's "class ceiling", having believed hard work and internships would be rewarded with success.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Michelangelo’s burning resentment of Da Vinci kept him warm at night, and his hostility toward Raphael fueled his years-long dedication to tagging up the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.

From Salon • May 16, 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