rainstorm
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rainstorm
Example Sentences
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For one thing, there’s money in Dahlonega, the smalltown Atlanta suburb where Anna grew up—and where, during the kind of rainstorm that dissolves evidence, a body is found on the hood of a car.
“Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enters the ocean,” the department said.
From Los Angeles Times
A rare Jan. 1 rainstorm drenched Southern California on Thursday, triggering slides and major road closures across the Los Angeles area, as well as swift water rescues on San Diego roadways.
From Los Angeles Times
Travelers are advised to plan alternate routes and to avoid driving in rainstorms.
From Los Angeles Times
UAE airport authorities cancelled or delayed dozens of flights and roads were flooded in major cities as the heaviest rainstorm in months lashed the desert nation on Friday.
From Barron's
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