Example Sentences

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It had been raining and the ground was muddy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

It had been raining all morning at Imola, and although the downpour had eased at the start of the session, it started falling harder again about halfway through.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2022

"I walked around the base of the rock, which was really lovely. It had been raining and there were beautiful waterfalls cascading down the rock face."

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2017

It had been raining, and like an East Village Mary Poppins, she pounced into a puddle.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2016

It had been raining, and that would help a little.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse