glass ceiling
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Every barrier broken is a notch in a glass ceiling, and the ceiling does not care much whether the person who cracked it got to walk all the way through.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
It is a testament to Cyborg's character that - despite all the challenges and opponents she has overcome - her proudest moment is the fight she won against the glass ceiling.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Party insiders say the two are "complementary", each appealing to different sectors of the population and the combination potentially allowing the RN to break through its glass ceiling and finally win power.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
“Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are the two most formative figures in the history of women’s MMA; they are the icons who shattered the glass ceiling and helped build the foundation this sport stands on.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
White columns surrounded the edges of the pool under an opaque glass ceiling.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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