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shower

[shou-er] / ˈʃaʊ ər /




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lavish
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It is also expected to be dry, bar the odd shower across the Scottish Highlands where more cloud could bubble up.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

McLaren's Lando Norris beat Mercedes' George Russell to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix during a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

There is also a large soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

She usually starts her mornings stepping around dozens of young men who sleep outside her home hoping for food or a fresh shower.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

“I’m working there, so you could use my shower privileges.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Further weather warnings could be issued for parts of England and Wales as heavy, potentially thundery showers continue through Thursday and into Friday.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

On Wednesday, the greatest chance of scattered heavy and thundery showers will affect the north of the UK, with Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland and northern England likely to see some of the heaviest downpours.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Scotland and Northern Ireland will also have showers but they should be less intense, with a lower chance of thunder.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large swathes of the UK on Thursday, bringing the threat of flooding and travel disruption.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

“You’ll see. Lucky for us it’s springtime. April showers bring May flowers, as the proverb goes. There’ll be no shortage of stratocumuli and nimbostrati to hide behind.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

I ran, swam, biked, worked, showered and slept with the Cirqa over the past few weeks, and was impressed by its value.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

"He showered you with support, would always be there for you when you needed him," Angharad recalls.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

He’s sold out venues across the country, including Madison Square Garden, appeared on the biggest comedy podcasts and was showered with Saudi Arabian gold for performing in Riyadh.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2026

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

Dad came home, showered and scrubbed himself clean, and went to bed for two days.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

Its open crumb absorbs just enough sauce to become more flavorful as it sits, while the soft crust remains easy to eat on a towel without showering your lap in shards.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Use extractor fans when cooking or showering because they remove warm, moist air before it spreads through the home.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

"We use as little as possible," she said, standing at the locker room of a local sports field, which was turned into a temporary showering facility.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

People who need long-term care often need help with activities of daily living such as bathing or showering, getting dressed, using the toilet or walking across a room.

From MarketWatch Apr. 14, 2026

She hugged them fiercely with her short arms and began showering them with little kisses.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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