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The slate landscapes of Snowdonia in the Welsh county of Gwynedd are said to have "roofed the 19th Century world" as slate from its quarries was exported around the globe.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2021

It is said to have "roofed the 19th Century world" as slate from its quarries was exported around the globe.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2021

The area is said to have "roofed the 19th Century world" as slate from its quarries was exported around the globe.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2020

It was originally a gorge, and they have roofed it over, and the bottom of the basin has been cut out to make it deeper.

From The Adventures of Captain Horn by Stockton, Frank Richard

"Who is not?" said Monsoon, who now appeared in his old blue frock covered with tarnished braiding, and a cocked hat that might have roofed a pagoda.

From Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 by Lever, Charles James