rainfall
Example Sentences
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Numerous flood warnings are in effect across the UK after January ended with record-breaking rainfall and February has shown no sign of reprieve.
From BBC
Avocados From Mexico had predicted back in early January that favorable weather patterns, steady rainfall and the avocado industry’s continued investment in best practices would lead to excellent-quality Mexican avocados.
From MarketWatch
Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Tunisia are among the places that have had so much rainfall thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes, roads closed and rail services disrupted.
From BBC
The chemical can be removed from clouds by rainfall or deposited directly from the air onto land and water surfaces.
From Science Daily
Scientists say climate changes means periods of more intense rainfall can be expected.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.