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roof

[roof, roof] / ruf, rʊf /


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The next morning, Netanyahu stood in the sunlight on the roof of the Kyria, Israel's high rise defence ministry in central Tel Aviv, to record his address.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

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

When he’s done all he can, he returns to his perch on the roof.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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