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roof

[roof, roof] / ruf, rʊf /


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He described knocking the property's door aggressively, with the owner answering, and having no idea of what was happening on her roof.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

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

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

“I believe I need to go to the roof garden restaurant,” the man answered.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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