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the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car
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On Sunday afternoon and evening, there may be heavier downpours at times, potentially even a thunderstorm or two.
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Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2025
Fertilizers applied just before a downpour are highly susceptible to runoff, and the nutrients will likely be carried away before benefiting plants.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
When the drenching downpour was unleashed over the inaugural outdoor festival a little over an hour later, however, the outcome took me by genuine surprise.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
Though the storm impact won't be as severe as in the South, AccuWeather said downpours and gusty winds could still impact visibility and travel in D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and New York City.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2025
Fertilizers applied just before a downpour are highly susceptible to runoff, and the nutrients will likely be carried away before benefiting plants.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
When the drenching downpour was unleashed over the inaugural outdoor festival a little over an hour later, however, the outcome took me by genuine surprise.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
Though the storm impact won't be as severe as in the South, AccuWeather said downpours and gusty winds could still impact visibility and travel in D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and New York City.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Downpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downpour. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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downpour
noun
down·pour
-ˌpōr 
-ˌpȯr
: a heavy rain
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