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roof

[roof, roof] / ruf, rʊf /


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Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

Although it’s small, the unit is sunny and bright, with a pitched roof and a big picture window overlooking the lush backyard and swimming pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

How do we raise $10,000 for a new roof?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The roof is lopsided and leaks when it rains, but Gran is there and she doesn’t care about my name.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff