ceiling

Example Sentences

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But that familiar protection system has a built in ceiling.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Redick said Ayton raises the Lakers’ ceiling more than any other player.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

But with rivals having bumped their heads against the ceiling for a while, still having upside could power Citi for a while longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

In exasperation, I threw my arms over my face, because if I stared at the stone ceiling of my bunk much longer I was going to punch it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin