pouring rain
noun
: rain falling in large drops and with a lot of force
standing in the pouring rain
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In the season’s climax, the Eagles front used their physicality to wear down an explosive Springfield Central team in the pouring rain in a 13-0 victory.
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Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2024
After playing one game in a blizzard and another in pouring rain, a regressing Brock Purdy should feel better in balmy Miami.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
The pouring rain during the opening ceremony also forced Lady Gaga to pre-tape her performance for safety reasons.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2024
After the rally, only one remained in the pouring rain.
—Elizabeth Beyer, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
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Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 20 Sep. 2024
After playing one game in a blizzard and another in pouring rain, a regressing Brock Purdy should feel better in balmy Miami.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
The pouring rain during the opening ceremony also forced Lady Gaga to pre-tape her performance for safety reasons.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2024
After the rally, only one remained in the pouring rain.
—Elizabeth Beyer, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
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“Pouring rain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouring%20rain. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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