ceiling
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Among its more impressive features are an extraordinary great room with a 30-foot ceiling, as well as an expansive primary suite that boasts a sitting room, balcony, enormous walk-in closet, and two bathrooms.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
This limitation is due to a long-standing "physical ceiling" that has been difficult to overcome.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
The stage retains the sweeping, curved proscenium that has defined the Dolby Theatre era, suggesting a similar visual approach at a larger scale, with expanded screen space and a more immersive ceiling design.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
New technologies could place e-nose sensors on the wall or ceiling of a barn or feedlot to measure emissions and allow people to respond in real time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Though many found the idea of knocking spirits ridiculous, the rapping sounds were mysterious—bouncing off the theater’s walls, floorboards, and ceiling.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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