rains

Example Sentences

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After intense winter rains, March brought heat and a dry spell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

But what about when it rains - isn't his crisp suit going to get wet?

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Many plants and trees are already blooming, and vegetation is growing at a fantastic clip, fueled by heavy rains in December and January.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Torrential rains caused homes and streets to flood on the northern coast of Hawaii’s Oahu on Friday, and local officials warned that a dam on the island could fail, sending more water into communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

It poured rain on Monday—like the monsoon rains in India I read about in Hardy T. Lang's book.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney