rainfall
Example Sentences
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In natural environments, cycles such as rainfall or tidal changes repeatedly wash away these flawed areas.
From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026
New research from the University of Washington points to an unexpected culprit: a lack of spring rainfall.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Such warnings are typical after rainfall, which can cause ocean and bay waters to become contaminated with bacteria, chemicals, trash, and other health hazards from city streets and mountain areas, the health department said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture, bringing stronger storms, longer droughts, erratic rainfall and rising temperatures.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
She loved the fresh, damp scent of rainfall.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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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