ceiling
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They also expect China’s capacity ceiling for aluminum to continue to enforce structural supply discipline in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Supermarket shelves stacked with products blackened from the fire were stacked up beneath a cratered ceiling and behind blown-out windows.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
"The common area smelt of sewage, there was water dripping through the ceiling and there were public toilets out of action for the whole voyage," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Then I remembered that the ceiling fan has one speed at which it rattles faintly but insistently, so I got out of bed, yanked the chain and sent the blades spinning faster.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
I blinked in the white glare of bright ceiling lights.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Overlapping action figures, posters and teddy bears also cover Martin's walls and ceilings – his collectables consist of "anything unusual", but he's mostly inspired by Hollywood.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The eatery features Midcentury Modern touches with curved cherry wood walls and paneled ceilings, as well as illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with classic Hamptons charm and modern luxury, offering vaulted ceilings, five fireplaces, a sunken living room, formal dining room, and an expansive chef’s kitchen designed for entertaining.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Our Brooklyn apartment is in a converted warehouse with high ceilings and a roof deck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The whole apartment was painted pale yellow, except for the ceilings, which were smoky gray.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
