ceiling
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Spain approved a sweeping $5.8 billion package including steep cuts to energy taxes, while Poland's prime minister announced a series of measures to address soaring fuel costs, including reduced taxes and price ceilings.
From Barron's
The stage retains the sweeping, curved proscenium that has defined the Dolby Theatre era, suggesting a similar visual approach at a larger scale, with expanded screen space and a more immersive ceiling design.
From Los Angeles Times
The Chinese aluminum industry is reaching a capacity ceiling and might be unable to meet higher demand, the analysts say.
Upon entering the property, guests are greeted with soaring ceilings and “perfectly scaled rooms that seamlessly transition from formal to relaxed,” the listing says.
From MarketWatch
"I spent about three hours that Tuesday afternoon just rolling around my bed, just staring at the ceiling. I didn't get much sleep."
From BBC
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