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Sunday, September 9, 2012

256. Zenith

Excerpt from, "Dispute Over Costs Delays Opening of 9/11 Museum," by Charles V. Bagli, The New York Times, 9/8/12:

The new signature skyscraper has reached its zenith at 104 floors, the mezzanine for the transportation hub is essentially complete, and the vehicle security center is nearing street level.

Zenith:  the highest point reached by a celestial or other object
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