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roof

[roof, roof] / ruf, rʊf /


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Primary school teacher Stuart Dunn had to knock the door of the affected property aggressively, with the owner unaware of the fire on her roof as she slept downstairs with her dog.

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

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

But when you walk up on his roof, a scenic view of his home city sprawls beneath Todd.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The heat from the roof pressed like a weight on my head.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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