rain dance
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rain dance
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Bowyer, who won this season at Martinsville to snap a 190-race losing streak dating to 2012, had asked for a rain dance when the race was stopped with 80 laps left.
From Washington Times • May 6, 2018
Bowyer had asked for a rain dance when the race was stopped with 80 laps left.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2018
“I'm trying to remember every rain dance I've ever learned,” he said in the car.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2016
"I'm trying to remember every rain dance I've ever learned," he said in the car.
From US News • Aug. 1, 2016
He wished he'd acted more grown up that night they watched the rain dance at the pueblo.
From Slingshot by Lande, Irving W.
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