ceiling

Example Sentences

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When I sat up, there was only the length of my iPhone 17 Pro Max between my head and the ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The idea that 5% represents some kind of impenetrable ceiling for yields is misguided, Perz said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The idea that 5% represents some kind of impenetrable ceiling for yields is misguided, Perz said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Lakers coach JJ Redick said the play of his center “changes our ceiling the most.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Magic was so loud that she didn’t hear the thump of Major Puff’s head hitting the burrow ceiling when he jumped up in fright.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el