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ceiling

[see-ling] / ˈsi lɪŋ /


NOUN
maximum
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But in Sacramento, within the governor’s suite, California’s highest glass ceiling remains firmly intact.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Also on Tuesday, the company bumped up the low-end of its revenue guidance for the fiscal year that ends in late January, while it still expects a ceiling of $1.12 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

So the next month will be crucial in determining whether Clarke can shift the mindset of those who feel he has hit his ceiling.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Roots stuck out from the ceiling in tangled braids.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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