roof

Example Sentences

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“He shot through the roof, but it feels like it’s all organic,” said Webster, 49, who said she isn’t paid for her political work.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“They said it was because we made a claim on our roof, even though they paid nothing,” Weidner said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

They have also set tighter criteria for claims on expensive items like roof replacements.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Firefighters arrived to see flames shooting through the roof of 3996 Iowa Avenue when they arrived, said Riverside Fire Division Chief Greg White.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Above them was a narrow attic beneath the steep, sloping roof of the first house.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom