roof

Example Sentences

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"But I noticed it disappeared and then came back again, so I opened the window which is when I saw the flames on the roof."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

An observation deck on its roof would offer sweeping views of the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I just unboxed a panel and clambered onto my roof, praying I wouldn’t fall off or electrocute myself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

We exit the inn, and standing beneath the thatched roof is the scarecrow from the train station.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin