Example Sentences

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Everyone worried about the elements: ominous reports about downpours, lightning, and gusts of wind powerful enough to impress a congressman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Warmer temperatures are also shrinking the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, he said, and that means more and more of the state’s water will come from big downpours during atmospheric rivers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The band, and their fans, were drenched by heavy downpours throughout the open-air show.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The town of Arba Minch and neighbouring areas have experienced continuous downpours for two days, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and farmland.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Between downpours, he did a little skeet shooting at the rifle range.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin