Example Sentences

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Local governments are showering companies with land and discounted office rent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

But while it may seem the lottery gods are showering players with repeated chances at hard-to-fathom riches, the credit for the big prizes is actually due to math — and more difficult odds.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2023

“Some families travel even farther; up to six hours to places where they can do laundry or take a shower. This means some people are showering only one day a week.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2021

Now, to Mr. Peele’s delight and surprise, Hollywood prize givers are showering the movie with love.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2017

“They’ve been making hailstones and now they are showering them down onto the people in the world below!”

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl