rain

Example Sentences

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Precipitation in California has been about average since October, but more of that precipitation is falling as rain, less as snow.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The cause of its collapse, which happened after heavy rain, is unknown, with the interior minister saying investigations are under way.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Conditions remain dangerous because the ground is already saturated, meaning it will take much less rain to trigger flooding, road closures and damage,” Green posted on X.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Other events, external such as heavy rain, strong winds, high or low temperatures or extreme weather can also jeapordise a rocket launch.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

All he could see was pitch-black through sheets of rain, no car lights, no streetlights, no house lights.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith