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

Parts of Maui have seen 46 inches of rain, while O’ahu saw over 20 inches.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Nanoplastics can travel through the air and fall into the ocean with rain or settle directly onto the water's surface through a process known as dry deposition.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

As she reached the mouth of the cave, the first lightning flashed, the first thunder boomed, and the rain came down like a surf wave on the rocks.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr