precipitation

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V even made a feature of the persistent precipitation, lying down on the rain-soaked stage and pretending to do the breast stroke, while performing an impromptu version of the band's comeback single, Swim.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The researchers note that their method could also be used to study other climate-related changes, including shifts in precipitation patterns and rising sea levels.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The change in weather is also bringing the possibility for some precipitation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Sitting between the Atlantic and continental Europe, the UK is also exposed to fast-moving weather fronts, which can bring sudden shifts in temperature, wind, and precipitation.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

In terms of precipitation, she observes, Antarctica “is the driest large area on Earth, drier overall than any large desert.”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson