rain
noun
water that is condensed from the aqueous vapor in the atmosphere and falls to earth in drops more than 0.02 inch (0.5 millimeters) in diameter.
has been raining
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present perfect progressiveof rain (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"It has been raining heavily all day long. We are just praying to Allah to save us," rohingya refugee Mohammed Taher told Reuters by phone.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2022
It may make sense to anticipate rain if it has been raining a lot in the last few days since weather patterns tend to linger in most climates.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
It has been raining in the area for the past few days but flights have been operating normally.
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2022
In #Sicilia it has been raining for 3 days without stopping.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2021
It takes a woodman to build a fire when it has been raining and everything is wet.
From Outdoor Sports and Games by Claude H. Miller
