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roof

[roof, roof] / ruf, rʊf /


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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

The building will act as a community hub - housing a warehouse, distribution sessions, and support services under one roof for the first time.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

We are looking for the best type of loan to pay for some major repairs on our house, including a new roof that will cost about $10,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Border Patrol agents from an elite unit rappelled from a hovering Black Hawk helicopter onto the roof of a 130-unit apartment complex.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

On North Figueroa Street, as I approached the laundry, I spotted James up on the flat roof.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu