roof

Example Sentences

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Everywhere the team traveled, ticket prices soared through the roof.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The fire service confirmed to the police that the fire had been caused by "deliberate ignition to the roof".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

During a recent tour of the ballroom site for reporters, Trump said it would feature underground meeting rooms, a military hospital and a "drone-proof" roof.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

A gaping hole appeared in the terminal roof, with debris littering the floor and structural elements exposed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

James didn’t notice me as I stepped onto the roof.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu