roof

Example Sentences

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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

He described knocking the property's door aggressively, with the owner answering, and having no idea of what was happening on her 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

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

Because the sunflower seed butter had plastered the bread to the roof of my mouth and the back of my throat.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows