roof

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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

The most expensive tickets ever, expensive accommodation, transport through the roof.

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

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

It’s usual in the winter to go out in the morning and see chickens on the roof, flocked around the chimney warming themselves.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen