without a roof
Example Sentences
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With its warm, dry climate, Santa Monica has long attracted people without a roof over their heads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
The majority of the buildings were homes in Altadena, leaving an untold number of residents without a roof.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2025
In a demonstration, EVs inched along without a roof, allowing parts to be slotted in.
From Reuters ● Sep. 18, 2023
The admission intensified fears among some about the city’s ability to fulfill its right-to-shelter commitment, a court-ordered agreement that for decades has required the city to house anyone without a roof over their head.
From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2023
In the Oaxacan countryside, they explained to me, a house without maize growing in the backyard is like a house without a roof or walls.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
