rainfall
Example Sentences
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He described the region as a "Goldilocks zone" where it "never gets too cold, never gets too hot", with high rainfall supporting woodland growth.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
It comes after spring rainfall had been exceptionally low for southern and eastern England up until the start of May.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
"The whole world is experiencing a prolonged drought but Turkey is also facing a severe hydrological drought," he said of a phenomenon where rainfall shortages hit the wider water system, depleting water bodies and groundwater.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
But El Niño in 2023-24, which was characterized as “strong,” did bring with it a pretty wet year for Southern California, with downtown L.A. receiving 155% of its typical annual rainfall.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
There was a chapter about Dacca, and I began to read about its rainfall, and its jute production.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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