rainstorm

Example Sentences

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A sudden rainstorm can dissolve crystallised salt overnight -- forcing workers to restart the evaporation cycle.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Some homes were ripped off their foundations after an overnight rainstorm, said Ian Scheuring, a spokesman for the city and county of Honolulu.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"Even the weird barks that he does," laughs the 16-year-old, who braved a rainstorm to see Speed in action.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

A rare Jan. 1 rainstorm drenched Southern California on Thursday, triggering slides and major road closures across the Los Angeles area, as well as swift water rescues on San Diego roadways.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

The tea was mild, tasting like the air after a rainstorm, when all the grass and plants smell green and earth is damp.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko