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

Here they would go before a panel of judges who could ask them questions about their rainmaking proposals.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti