ceiling

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Rather than trying to brighten the room, he leaned into the moodiness by buying inexpensive, USB battery-powered spotlights that are mounted on the ceiling with magnets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Experts have suggested using low-tech solutions such as blinds or ceiling fans not to avoid using air conditioning, but use it less.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Inside, the coffered ceiling of the main hall is a street map of Manhattan, a swirl of blue tiles forming the Hudson River.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

"That naturally brings more responsibility. And that's the responsibility I want, because I know I can do more, improve, keep evolving, and I know where I can reach because my ceiling is always very high."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The television mounted to the ceiling was tuned to the Weather Channel.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith