rainfall
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But farmers argue the technique provides lower yields, and that scattered recent rainfall has rendered it impossible in some fields anyway.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
The last rainfall here was Wednesday and there is none in the forecast for Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
Shoeburyness in Essex has only seen 11% of its average spring rainfall.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
In winter, when the flooding came, residents there would have to drive through the creek, which became impassable during heavy rainfall.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
Vocabulary lists containing rainfall
The Water Cycle - Introductory
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Earth Science - Middle School
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The Water Cycle - Middle School and High School
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