ceiling

Example Sentences

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That is a hard ceiling on what present-day AI can do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"His potential or ceiling might be better than theirs. The body of work at 17 years old - no-one has done it. Pele may have, but I didn't see Pele."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

IBM’s own guidance suggested that 10% growth is likely the ceiling through 2026, largely due to slowing demand for its core product, the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“Polarization has raised the floor and lowered the ceiling for approval ratings,” said Brandon Rottinghaus, a professor of political science at the University of Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The spirit form sped toward the ceiling, then disappeared.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock