rains

Example Sentences

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But what about when it rains - isn't his crisp suit going to get wet?

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The March rains have repeatedly turned Nairobi streets to raging rivers, flooding thousands of homes and businesses.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Torrential rains caused homes and streets to flood on the northern coast of Hawaii’s Oahu on Friday, and local officials warned that a dam on the island could fail, sending more water into communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

When the rains start, you're going to have elephant-sized waves on that lake.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer