rains
Example Sentences
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One water company said its ban will last the rest of the year, no matter how much it rains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
More than 60 people were evacuated and two bodies were found after heavy rains hit the canyon over the weekend, the National Park Service said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
There is growing evidence that weather patterns around the world are already being affected, with below-average monsoon rains in India and suppressed hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I stand, silent, in our foyer, and without word or warning, an odd rush of emotion rains over me.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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