rain

Example Sentences

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“We’ve seen a lot of rain that would have been snow if we had cooler temperatures.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

Parts of Maui have seen 46 inches of rain, while O’ahu saw over 20 inches.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Nanoplastics can travel through the air and fall into the ocean with rain or settle directly onto the water's surface through a process known as dry deposition.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

When he pulled the handle, he knew, it would go into the pipes, into the ground, into the ocean, into the air, and then it would rain down.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry