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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there's a ceiling on prices
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Recent Examples of ceiling
Unfortunately, this season will continue to be the best ceiling of potential fans can expect with this current coaching staff.
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
But the main question remains unresolved: Is there an actual limit to the ceiling?
—Peter Green, Quartz, 4 Jan. 2025
Wood-beam ceilings plus arched stone entryways and windows are key features seen throughout the rambling castle.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Even as the restaurant has on occasion updated its look over the years, the high ceilings and marble floors maintain the distinctive feel.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
But the main question remains unresolved: Is there an actual limit to the ceiling?
—Peter Green, Quartz, 4 Jan. 2025
Wood-beam ceilings plus arched stone entryways and windows are key features seen throughout the rambling castle.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Even as the restaurant has on occasion updated its look over the years, the high ceilings and marble floors maintain the distinctive feel.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
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As authorities continued to investigate Saturday, it was determined that the shooting happened outside the city limits of Kansas City.Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Friends star has pulled off countless comedic stunts with panache over the course of his storied career, but his role in the second season of Disney+ and Hulu's Goosebumps is pushing his range to new limits.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Accord struck a light pole and two trees and rolled onto its roof, leading to Santiago being ejected from the vehicle.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
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For example, nearly 1 million U.S. homes in wildfire-prone areas have highly combustible wooden roofs.Justin Angle, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
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Gracey makes an effort to innovate in several other ways, navigating around the musical genre’s visual conventions and limitations.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Heavy Metals Found in Chocolate: Study Sheds Light on Lead, Cadmium in Some Products Criticism of the Report The report has limitations, however.Korin Miller, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Opening the canopy dries out the forest floor and increases wind speeds, both of which accelerate fire.Elizabeth Miller, Outside Online, 12 Jan. 2025
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The garden has a canopy of live oaks, Simpson’s stopper, black ironwoods, pigeon plums, a Talipot palm, and more.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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The offensive has reduced large areas of the territory to rubble and displaced around 90% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million, with hundreds of thousands packed into tent camps along the coast where hunger is widespread.Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Joe O’Neill, also a Sidewalk Project board member, said some people’s tents were blown away by the fierce winds.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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This thrilling film dives into risk tolerance and personal journeys, showcasing their relentless drive to push boundaries and embrace the wild, even in the face of danger.Forbes, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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With its focus on pushing boundaries and meeting evolving needs, LiTime remains a beacon of progress in creating a sustainable, energy-independent future for all.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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These measures will be in effect till the end of February.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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On the other end of this pen is a moisturizing lip treatment that plumps skin with vitamin E while blue mica pigments neutralize the look of yellow tones on your teeth, creating an instant whitening effect.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceiling. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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