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Example Sentences
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The interview, set in a barn as Trump appeared at an event with farmers in Wisconsin, was delayed repeatedly due to technical difficulties and rain hitting the metal roof.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 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
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
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
The house was wood and stucco, two stories with a steeply pitched roof and tall windows of diamond-shaped panes.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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