roofer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roofer
Example Sentences
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When my roofer contacted the agent, the agent said there had been no hail in the area for more than a year.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026
Stock was a Peoria, Ariz.-based roofer who was troubled by televised police pursuits “that featured several tragic endings of innocent motorists being injured,” according to his company’s website.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
“If Scotland qualify for the World Cup it would be a bigger deal,” said Alex Young, a local roofer, as he popped out from work for some lunch earlier this month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
However, jobs like clerical worker, roofer and taxi driver are considered above these working glass groups, as are public sector jobs like nurses and teachers.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025
I wanted the mind of a scholar, but it seemed that Dr. Kerry saw in me the mind of a roofer.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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