rainstorm

Example Sentences

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It doesn’t help that a rainstorm of biblical proportions is befalling Chicago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Los Angeles officials announced a $40-million project at the park this week that’s aimed at turning rainstorm runoff into drinking water — and maybe improve the park’s tarnished reputation as well.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Fresh downpours have brought more flooding, landslides and fear to southeastern Brazil where rescuers were still looking for 14 missing people Thursday after a rainstorm that left 54 people dead.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

"Even the weird barks that he does," laughs the 16-year-old, who braved a rainstorm to see Speed in action.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

The knife cut easily through the air and opened into a world where they were having a rainstorm: heavy drops hurtled through, startling them both.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman