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up to the rafters





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When she learned of her friend’s death, Ceaser-Germann climbed up to the rafters of her West Hills home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

Once attendees were let inside the high school gym, folding chairs were laid out on the basketball court, and the bleachers were packed up to the rafters.

From Slate • Nov. 27, 2023

Meanwhile, a few feet away, fans were seated all the way up to the rafters.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

The single easiest way to learn a college basketball program’s history is to look up — not statistics in a record book but up to the rafters.

From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023

She scoffed, and her gaze briefly flew up to the rafters.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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