ceiling
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On Wall Street, the big debate is whether 5% yields are a ceiling — or a new floor.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
The question, of course, is where that ceiling is.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The crystals and lamé of their outfits played with the light from the disco ball hanging from the ceiling.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The walls are covered floor to ceiling by visitors’ passport photos and dollar bills with Sharpie signatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
I heard myself asking, and I had already floated all the way up to the ceiling.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Ionic columns mark the entry, leading to a foyer with sweeping staircases under 14-foot ceilings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Described in its listing, which is held by Daniel Davis of Corcoran SoHo, as offering “breathtaking prewar grandeur,” the apartment boasts soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and an array of original architectural details.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Inside the main residence, rich walnut floors and wood-covered ceilings create a warm atmosphere, while expansive windows bring in plenty of natural light.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Once inside, curved cherrywood ceilings and tree-like pillars tower over the tables, booths and bar for a cinematic effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
It is an attic room with slanted ceilings, just like their childhood bedroom in Zundert.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
