rain
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The boy who had impressed Mercedes with his control in the rain would now have to prove himself in the snow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
“You can see how a kid drives in the rain, how much instinct is there…You can see, at high speed, how much courage and car control a 10-year-old has.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
A nationwide yellow warning for rain and wind is also in place from 19:00 on Thursday until 10:00 on Friday.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Three people were rescued from high waters rushing through the Pacoima Wash on Thursday morning in the San Fernando Valley as the Los Angeles area continues to experience bands of heavy rain and flooding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The coming storm suddenly broke, rain crashed against the windows, “The atmosphere has changed. I cannot remain in form.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Champi has also stirred up heavy rains and winds in Batanes, a Philippine island chain below southern Taiwan.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
When it rains, water runs off the surface instead of being absorbed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Even when heavy seasonal rains increase the flow of water and occasionally wash a few snails out through the cave opening, they have not been observed in nearby streams.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Deck activities are canceled if it rains, forcing Magyar to add indoor events like karaoke or trivia if she can.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
In mid-November the rains started in earnest, chilly, drenching day-long downpours that left beads of moisture even on the inside walls.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Noodles’ peers in the punk scene rained love and support down on the guitarist in the comments section of the band’s Instagram post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Maybe we should return to the days when we farmed where it rained a lot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Across the waterlogged basin, it rained almost 8 inches over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
"It hasn't rained for half an hour and it's as bright as it's been all day. Absolutely no justification for not playing right now. A real shame."
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
His eyes rained rivers, and long ribbons of snot dangled from his wheezing nostrils.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
"The problem here is simply that it has been raining far, far, far too little for months," Puls told AFP.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
It was raining, and there were no customers.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
You have to schlep around while it’s raining, snowing or just hot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
"I love it under here, when it's raining you can walk to the shops without getting your hair wet."
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
I look up to see a woman with a lip ring raining down the stink-eye.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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