rain
Example Sentences
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“There are going to be years, inevitably, where we not only have almost no snow, but we don’t get the rain either.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Other events, external such as heavy rain, strong winds, high or low temperatures or extreme weather can also jeapordise a rocket launch.
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
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
One morning after a hard night’s rain we arrived to find the ground sodden and heavy.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.