rains

Example Sentences

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El Nino, which occurs around every two to seven years, shifts normal weather patterns on land, bringing drought to some places and heavy rains elsewhere.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

That is not good news for Asia, parts of which are traditionally heavily affected by the heatwaves, drought and heavy rains that El Nino can bring.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Tuesday and may be extended if it rains more, the health department said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Miig couldn’t explain the science of it, but ever since the North started melting there were more rains.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline