Example Sentences

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“Gambrel roofed Barnhaus,” the listing read, “next door to the best burritos in town.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Only decades ago many of the cottages in Scotland’s Highlands were roofed in heather, bracken and marram grass.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

In its new meeting house, which is roofed with branches and leaves in the traditional style, waits Tito López, the community's sayla – or leader.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

When we roofed the house, I had to install tin-coated steel flashing to prevent leaks.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Across the clay-paved court was a row of stalls roofed with palm fronds.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw