Example Sentences

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Analysts use satellite images to measure the rise and fall of floating tank roofs, estimating from the size of the shadows they cast how full they are.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Still, the UBS analysts said, the repairs many homes need, like leaky roofs, have to be made.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Some venues, including stadiums in Houston and Dallas, also have retractable roofs and climate control to moderate conditions.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

If I were to face that fact, possibly I could move on with my life, maybe learn a trade and take pride in my ability to shingle roofs or knock the dents out of cars.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris