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roof

[roof, roof] / ruf, rʊf /


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The rigid roof panel helps attenuate the little engine’s effortful ringadingding, which loses its charm after hour four or so.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The pair reprised a much-loved segment during Letterman's stint as host - throwing furniture and watermelons off the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater onto a CBS logo.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In 2026, it’s more like parachuting onto the roof.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

In the bond world that is grandma doing a backflip off the garage roof.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

He could walk upright, but Marlie and Jonn had to bend their heads slightly, for the roof was low.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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