rainmaking

Example Sentences

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The controversy surrounding Kwatra offers a rare glimpse into the world of personal shoppers and the rainmaking role they play for retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

They know that there is the possibility that other law firms will try to steal their clients, steal their rainmaking partners while that litigation is going on.

From Slate • May 27, 2025

The ridge of high pressure will keep conditions dry and skies mostly clear into Thursday before the next rainmaking system rolls in late Friday.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

Trying to control the weather is nothing new: People once performed rainmaking dances and offered sacrifices in the hopes that the gods would end droughts.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2020

“I’m glad to see you admit that this weather is due to my rainmaking abilities,” he told the mayor.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney