ceiling

Example Sentences

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Rather than trying to brighten the room, he leaned into the moodiness by buying inexpensive, USB battery-powered spotlights that are mounted on the ceiling with magnets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Video from inside the terminal shows dust and debris falling from the ceiling.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Experts have suggested using low-tech solutions such as blinds or ceiling fans not to avoid using air conditioning, but use it less.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

To hide the industrial fixtures, they piled towels, linens and bedding to the ceiling, giving rise to the clutter that became a hallmark of the chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

I lay back down and stared up at the ceiling.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler