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roof

[roof, roof] / ruf, rʊf /


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The dramatic moment that lightning hit the roof, setting it alight, was captured by another resident.

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

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

Dad owned a good buggy, made by the Durant-Dort Carriage Company with a collapsible leather roof.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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