ceiling

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In August, they shared with The Times their plans for a “new frontier” in rap via “cracking the ceiling to longevity.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The analyst added that if SBA sells at that valuation, it will “doom the industry to that ceiling for a meaningful time.”

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

When cameras took over a young Tony's home, his bedroom walls were covered from floor to ceiling with football posters, banners, flags and magazines.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

She has this fantastic wallpaper that she did up the walls, across the ceiling, and turned into drapes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The spirit form sped toward the ceiling, then disappeared.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock