Example Sentences

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Occurring when Earth passes through the debris of Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, it is one of the brightest and fastest meteor showers.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

When they occasionally vacationed at a cabin, with showers and toilets, it was a real treat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The weather pattern has already brought some showers to Northern California, where additional storms are expected all week, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The region hasn’t seen much precipitation since December — the rest of the rainy season was mostly dry outside of some episodic showers, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Magdalys was staring at the cobblestones, which still glistened from the rain showers earlier.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older