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torrential

[taw-ren-shuhl, toh-, tuh-] / tɔˈrɛn ʃəl, toʊ-, tə- /


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The term refers to warmer-than-average waters along the equatorial Pacific that can influence weather across the globe, raising the odds of searing drought in some regions and torrential rain in others.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Police say that search and rescue operations are continuing following the "torrential rain and subsequent devastating flooding affecting various parts of the country".

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Officials believe that incident was caused by torrential rains which had softened the soil.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

And more torrential rains are expected, with much of Southern California still under a flood watch, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

I’m trudging up the hill from school in torrential rain with one thing on my mind: What am I going to do when Brian comes back for Christmas break and he’s with Jude?

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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