rain or shine
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Martin has a ticket booth on the waterfront, and he goes out rain or shine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
In other words, if she buys a $100,000 annuity, she’ll get $7,600 a year, or $633 a month, come rain or shine, until she dies.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 26, 2026
Come rain or shine the best way to find out how conditions are shaping up for Glastonbury 2025 is to stay in touch with BBC Weather.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025
“But every Tuesday night, rain or shine, we would fit probably 300 people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
“I’ll come, Teddy, rain or shine, and march before you, playing ‘Hail the conquering hero comes’ on a jew’s-harp.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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