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ceiling

[see-ling] / ˈsi lɪŋ /


NOUN
maximum
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A key feature already in place, hanging from the ceiling, is an array of steel clouds packed with concrete, designed to improve acoustics and evoke a sense of airiness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

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

France has been struggling to contain its debt, with the budget deficit still well above the eurozone's three-percent ceiling.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

As he settled in, he noticed a shadow stretched on the ceiling.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Other videos on TikTok and Instagram showed broken toilets, holes in walls and mouldy ceilings across the country.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Her friend, Sacha, said the ceilings in Marseille's schools were leaking and conditions were generally rather poor, "so we can't really work a lot of time".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Inside, soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows help flood the open-concept interiors with natural light, while sleek finishes lend the home a contemporary feel.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 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

A great hall of a room with ceilings twice the height of the doors.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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