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The interview, set in a barn as Trump appeared at an event with farmers in Wisconsin, was delayed repeatedly due to technical difficulties and rain hitting the metal roof.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The interview was interrupted several times by weather and audio issues as torrential rain pounded the roof, making it difficult to continue the conversation.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Another lesson: Picking an unshaded, south-facing surface in a yard or on a roof maximizes energy production through the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Swinging hard and heavy, they hoisted the bananas up to the roof to ripen.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr