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
In 1947, she married a roofer, George Langridge, and had a son, Stuart - but continued to audition for singing roles.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025
Every roofer, tiler, and steeplejack had a dæmon who could fly, or one so small she could come up in a pocket.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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