ceiling on

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

used to specify what is being limited

ceilingPREPOSITION (limit)

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on

Examples (10)

  • The government has imposed a strict ceiling on public spending this year.
  • The new regulation places a ceiling on the amount of commission a broker can earn.
  • Environmental groups are calling for a global ceiling on carbon emissions.
  • Is there a legal ceiling on rent increases in this city?
  • The party agreed to put a ceiling on campaign donations from a single source.
  • The university has set a ceiling on student enrollment for the upcoming academic year.
  • The trade agreement includes a ceiling on agricultural imports to protect local farmers.
  • A firm ceiling on expenditures is crucial for managing the budget effectively.
  • The central bank decided to lift the ceiling on foreign investment to boost the economy.
  • We need to establish a clear ceiling on the number of hours employees can work overtime.