up to the rafters
Example Sentences
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Once attendees were let inside the high school gym, folding chairs were laid out on the basketball court, and the bleachers were packed up to the rafters.
From Slate • Nov. 27, 2023
The single easiest way to learn a college basketball program’s history is to look up — not statistics in a record book but up to the rafters.
From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023
Her powerful, textured voice beckons listeners even as it resonates up to the rafters.
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2021
Tyler Toffoli looked up to the rafters in astonishment for some kind of explanation.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2017
She scoffed, and her gaze briefly flew up to the rafters.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
