rains

Example Sentences

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He said he allowed a woman from out of state to stay in his room for more than a week during last year’s rains.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“We had good rains early in the winter followed by unusually warm weather,” Pauly said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Studies indicate east Africa has been hit by more extreme rains and droughts over the past two decades.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Many plants and trees are already blooming, and vegetation is growing at a fantastic clip, fueled by heavy rains in December and January.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Our cabin is always smoky—it doesn’t even have any windows—and it has begun to leak in heavy rains, but it is still a lot better than a rotting tent.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone