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roof

[roof, roof] / ruf, rʊf /


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Elon Musk’s trusted lieutenant has a ritual for launch days and put a Starlink on the roof of her car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"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

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

Rods of white and yellow stone hung thickly from the roof, but the black and shining floor below the ledge on which they stood was as smooth as glass.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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