rain on

Example Sentences

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Fewer than 10 overs were possible because of persistent rain on day three, but Ollie Robinson was still able to claim the important wickets of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

All of this is rain on Warsh’s metaphorical parade ahead of his White House swearing in ceremony on Friday.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

And even though there wasn’t a single drop of rain on Sunday of the PGA Championship, Rai’s methods paid off on one of golf’s biggest stages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Early rain on Saturday will eventually clear from all parts to leave a mixture of sunny spells and 'April showers'.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The sounds of this night were different from last night’s when all the nighttime critters had been out to play—couldn’t hear the rain on the roof in Brooklyn.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds