roof

Example Sentences

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It isn’t just about cost—that utility bills are through the roof.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The shelters - rectangular red-brick buildings with a solid concrete roof and no windows - could accommodate up to 100 people.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

But no one would ever think of shorting the gnome market: Demand is through the roof and supply is tightly controlled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Randy Pitchford, owner of the Magic Castle, confirmed Wednesday that damage was minimal after a roof fire flared up at the property around 5 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Under the combined sleeping bags, there was a space for the three of them to huddle, crouched together beneath their makeshift roof.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone