rains

Example Sentences

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But they say an exceptionally wet winter and then April rains have contributed to the rash of poisonings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

But the Trust says that coupled with heavier winter rains, the frequent dry spells in summer, mean the grass grows back more slowly and can leave the chalk edges more exposed and vulnerable to erosion.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

That’s also due to freezes and heavy rains in Florida and Mexico, where an estimated 70 percent or more of fresh tomatoes consumed in the United States come from, the New York Times reported.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

In Kansas, unceasing rains turned the earth to a “gelatinous goop.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The weather warms enough to open the windows, then it gets frigid again, and then it rains buckets and everything turns to ice.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam