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Example Sentences

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All of this is rain on Warsh’s metaphorical parade ahead of his White House swearing in ceremony on Friday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

And even though there wasn’t a single drop of rain on Sunday of the PGA Championship, Rai’s methods paid off on one of golf’s biggest stages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Early rain on Saturday will eventually clear from all parts to leave a mixture of sunny spells and 'April showers'.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

In Los Angeles, there’s about a 20 to 40% chance there could be light rain on Tuesday into Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Benjamin Rush felt the rain on his face and rejoiced: “The appearance of this rain was like a dove with an olive branch in its mouth.”

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy