rain

Example Sentences

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Precipitation in California has been about average since October, but more of that precipitation is falling as rain, less as snow.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Wednesday night's forecast currently looks like a cold front will move south across England and Wales bringing cloud and rain.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

Nicole took the first lead, and it went smoothly for the first ten minutes, discounting the wind, the stinging rain, and Chase’s throbbing front tooth, which the pain pills had done nothing to help.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith